Raven's Nest Canyon 2/21/2022




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It is a cool and windy morning, for now.
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In the canyon there is no wind and it is sunny.
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I climbed up off the canyon to get to this nice section marker.
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It is hidden in rocks and due to its inaccessibility I may be the first person to see it since 1944.
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There are lot of pigeon holes in sides but so far no ravens.
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It is getting narrow…
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And interesting.
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Deer leg anatomy.
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Climbing practice.
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This is how we go up.
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It is steep.
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Wit turns back while John is pressing on.
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Looking back.
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Old chollas.
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Found this one.
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Not as nice as was the last one.
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We are getting higher.
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While looking for another SM John slips into fresh and healthy cholla.
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Removing it, jumping cactus let go of John and jumped on my hand to get some fresh blood. Ouch!!!
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John is still persistent to get to that SM.
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Our group here with chollas removed.
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On a way down.
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Found more electronics. This one is from Jan 1951. Where is Kerry?
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Nice teeth.
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More parts.
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No problem.
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Almost out.
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Still sunny, low wind and enjoying expired but still tasty guac.



Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3.4 Technical: 3.7 Scenic: 3.6 El. 1500'