Jack and Border Marker 230 4/6/09




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This is a morning warm up climb.
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It is not that hard to get to the top.
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To get down is somewhat tricky.One slip and…
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Everybody smile, it is a nice day.
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Cactus close-up, testing my new camera.
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Cindy is duct taping her boot, while Wit is showing her his backpack for some inspiration.
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It is a stair climb to the BM.
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Here we are at Border Marker 230 that is not on any map. Must be a secret marker.
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Lunch under Mexican shade side. It is a warm day.
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Cindy is enjoying the view, she can see all the way to Mexico.
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Our partial group. The others went to the Jack.
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Some of these rocks are wobbly.
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It is a long way back.
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We missed this one but Richard noticed it.
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Wit is ready to jump.
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Cindy is getting down.
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Are Patsy and Wayne having fun? They are pretending that they are tired.
Enjoy it while it lasts, next week may be easier.
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While we were struggling, our other (Jack) group was taxied in by the Border Patrol. Can you believe this?
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Our complete group enjoying beer and champagne thanks to Wit and Wayne.



Hike Rating: Difficulty: 4 Technical: 3.5 Scenic: 3.5