Day Two - White Crack to Murhpy's Hogback

In which the friends find themselves older, out of breath, and appreciating sunsets more than hills.

Ken takes a moment of solitute to contemplate the Grandure of Monument Basin.

Rob parks it on a ledge at White Crack.

Ken takes a flying leap off the edge.

Karl caught with a rock, and an intent to use it.

Ventilated cactus.

Plenty of time to sit, chat, and swat gnats at Murhpy camp.

Rescue commandos taking water to the Murphy Trail foot expedition.

Down the River
by Edward Abbey

We had some fun reading around the fire that night.

Neal enjoying some of the chef's fine pasta.

Ken gives an encore cobbler performance. This time, cherry chocolate with ice cream.

Some of the natives at Murphy's campground.

Sunset series from Murphy's Hogback.