This past weekend 18 people from our Troop journeyed to the Mojave desert to enjoy food, fellowship, hiking, climbing, high winds and lots of adventure. We arrived Friday afternoon at the Hole in the Wall campground, hiked the Ring Loop and enjoyed the SoCal TLUSA campfire hosted by Troop 703.
That night winds up to 40 mph battered our poor tents and sleeping was a major challenge. Saturday we hiked several miles and returned for a tasty troop potluck dinner. That night the winds picked up to at least 50 mph with a few families sleeping in their vehicles. When the sun rose Sunday morning we made breakfast, packed up, drove to the Veteran's Memorial Cross, ate lunch at Mad Greek in Baker and eventually found the amazing yet elusive lava tube. Most of us arrived at home very late Sunday night, full of desert dust and tons of lasting memories.
Below is a picture from the Rings Loop Trail.
That night winds up to 40 mph battered our poor tents and sleeping was a major challenge. Saturday we hiked several miles and returned for a tasty troop potluck dinner. That night the winds picked up to at least 50 mph with a few families sleeping in their vehicles. When the sun rose Sunday morning we made breakfast, packed up, drove to the Veteran's Memorial Cross, ate lunch at Mad Greek in Baker and eventually found the amazing yet elusive lava tube. Most of us arrived at home very late Sunday night, full of desert dust and tons of lasting memories.
Below is a picture from the Rings Loop Trail.
