Scenes From Another Failed Attempt at Peak 5893 - Southern Idaho

Originally Posted: May 26, 2018

This is my brief insight and some photographs from a May 25, 2018 hike to a ridge above Anderson Ranch Reservoir in southern Idaho, USA. This was the 4th or 5th attempt trying to make it to Peak 5893 and I failed again.

The Insights

Type Hike: 95% cross-country on 100% public lands.

The Con: It was steep and I expected that, but it was a little too steep. The biggest problem with this route up the ridge and to the peak was the bramble/underbrush. The bramble is getting thick and will be near-impassable in a few mores years given a fire ran through the area in 2012 or 2013. The route down from the ridge was 'f-ing steep and dangerous in places.
The Pro: Scenic beauty, berry bushes that will be fruitful in June/July, solitude and the challenge.

Your Own Digital File Adventures: If you'd like to hike this southern Idaho route or are searching for an adventure, I will create a personalized plan for you. Click over to https://timbondy.blogspot.com/p/elmore-county-outdoor-concierge-services.html. The cost is only $35. 

The Scenery and Photography

The underbrush and bramble plus some dead fall to contend with.

Looking east down the lakefront

Arrowleaf Balsamroot

Splash of color on a hillside under a cirrostratus cloud deck.

Stark, yet beautiful views like this are why I hike

Panoramic of the scenery

Wildflowers to enjoy on the homeward leg of this day hike

A fire burned through this area in 2012 or 2013. The bramble and underbrush is coming back strong 

Not really private property and the sign poster probably knows it. Annoying!

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Last updated on May 26, 2018.


Thanks,

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Tim Bondy
Freelance Writer & Citizen Journalist

I am currently a proud citizen journalist, aka "enemy of the American People!"
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A Bike Ride Above Camas Prairie - Southern Idaho

Originally posted: May 23, 2018

On May 19, 2018, I took a ride on my "Giant©, Talon 2" mountain bike, #mtb, on a National Forest Service Road above Camas Prairie. Here are some photographs from that trip.

Overlooking Camas Prairie - Soldier Mtns in the distance

"Spike strips in use?" That's a first for me.

Just a nice gradual climb ... followed by more climbs

Almost back to the trailhead - That's Bennett Mountain

This non-technical ride is just filled with scenery in all directions. While it is a dirt road in ranching country, the traffic is very light ... somewhere on the order of one pickup truck per hour. Almost all property bordering this ride is private so stay on the public access road and don't trespass.

This ride could be as short as you like or be extended to a 25 mile out-and-back-ride depending on your physical fitness and time challenges for that particular day.

On this trip, I saw numerous pronghorns, cranes, ducks and a few deer, as well as thousands of ground squirrels and many serious raptor-type birds.

If you would like to attempt some customized adventures in the Elmore County area, I can create a trip for you. Through the end of May 2018, the price is just $25 for the digital maps and files. For more information, click over to https://timbondy.blogspot.com/p/elmore-county-outdoor-concierge-services.html 

Last updated on May 23, 2018.


Thanks,


Tim Bondy
Freelance Writer & Citizen Journalist

I am currently a proud citizen journalist, aka "enemy of the American People!"
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