Many on the Mountain

Four hikers struggling up the west face of Tortugas Mountain

I'm not sure why, but the mountain was very crowded with people this morning.  I've got no problem with that, but I wish people were more cognizant about how much their voices carry in the desert's arid air.  Also, they don't realize that the mountain itself amplifies decibel levels.  When JC, Shaque, Becca and I were hiking back to our waiting cars we couldn't believe how many vehicles were parked in the Sunset lot.  We were out there early enough to avoid the wind, but it's supposed to pick up again this afternoon; only gusting to 35 mph, though.

Heading into the outback

Ominous skies

Shaque and Becca

Shaque had a bath yesterday