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Digest #5236
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Re: Solar Eclipse 8-21-17 by doug72901
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Re: Solar Eclipse 8-21-17 by "Ed Wandall" eamon69pa
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Mount Grant NV - ugly or beautiful ? by "Andy Martin" oldadit
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Re: Mount Grant NV - ugly or beautiful ? by "xander Carlson" xandathor
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Re: ideas for success, Loro the Centarian by cuber86

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Re: Solar Eclipse 8-21-17
Mon Jan 18, 2016 7:26 am (PST) . Posted by:
doug72901
I will try for Taum Sauk. Although it is only 99.9% I will count it as total. I mean I would have been happy with 99.9% of the Powerball--who is going to quibble over 0.01%?
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Re: Solar Eclipse 8-21-17
Mon Jan 18, 2016 8:03 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Ed Wandall" eamon69pa

Doug,

Taum Sauk is pretty much under tree cover. But about 1/4-1/2 mile away on the access road is a nice location clear of trees.




I will try for Taum Sauk. Although it is only 99.9% I will count it as total. I mean I would have been happy with 99.9% of the Powerball--who is going to quibble over 0.01%?


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Mount Grant NV - ugly or beautiful ?
Mon Jan 18, 2016 2:47 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Andy Martin" oldadit
The following info is from Rick Hartman
about a debate on the beauty of the high point of
Mineral county NV. (FWIW my vote is beautiful)

>From Mineral County Independent News
http://mcindependentnews.com/2016/01/mineral-county-just-place-map/

Mineral County residents took to a Facebook post after a column called
Uncommon Sense  It looked better on the map by Carne Lowgren of the
Inyo Register in Bishop, Calif., wrote, The truth is that Walker Lake,
Grant Mountain and Hawthorne are not beautiful. The article was printed
on Dec. 10 of this year.

Lowgren claims hes a big map fan and while reflecting back on these
maps after moving to the Bishop area in 1998, thought that a place with
had a very large lake dominated by an 11,000-foot mountain in mostly
empty high desert countrysuggested this would be a grand, magnificent
place.

To say the least, Lowgren was disappointed in what Mineral County had to
offer.

Put on his high list of areas to visit, Lowgren did just that and
wrote, Im talking about the area around Hawthorne, Nev., which
includes Walker Lake and Grant Mountain. If youve been there you know 
its one of the ugliest places in the West. The lake has the requisite
blue, but its shores are absolutely desolate. Whatever shelter from the
wind and the sun you have there you have to bring yourself because
nature does not provide any.

Local residents, who spend their summers enjoying Walker Lake, know how
to survive the brutal sun and pack accordingly. To say mother nature
doesnt provide clearly shows that the desolate yet beautiful terrain
may frighten him.

And where is Grant Mountain? I too have spent days pouring over maps
looking for the mountain named Grant. Lowgren obviously didnt make it
to any Hawthorne Army Depot signs that are clearly marked Mt. Grant or
stopped to ask any local the name of the large mountain that many fondly
look at each morning to gauge the weather.

Describing the largest mountain overlooking both Walker Lake and
Hawthorne, he states, Grant Mountain is a big pile of ugly from all
directions, and because it stands in a military reservation you cannot
just show up and climb it to at least get a gods eye view of the
surrounding region. The other mountains in the area are not blatantly
ugly, but with grander and more interesting mountains nearby in all
directions they are not charismatic enough to invite exploration either.

We residents know about our mountains. The charm they hold and where
hidden gems can be found. Many are not found on a map nor can they be
viewed by standing on the highway and gazing at the range as a whole. We
each have a favorite spot in these ugly mountains that pulls our
heartstrings and we visit often. Most of us can make it there, without a
map.

The 9/11 Mt. Grant Memorial Challenge brings avid hikers from around the
world to experience climbing from lake level to the top of our highest
peak. From there, locals and tourists ARE able to get a Gods eye view
of the beauty that surrounds us each day. Possibly Lowgren needs to lace
up his hiking boots and join others for a day of blood, sweat and tears
as mile after mile, hikers are reminded of why they walk that majestic
mountain.

Unhappy with not only Walker Lake and Hawthorne, Lowgren went on to
bring down those who make Schurz their home. Stating, While much of
Walker Lake is on an Indian reservation, the local Indians arent the
sort to sell jewelry, handicrafts and idealized Native culture to the
kind of tourists that frequents the Anasazi hotspots. Once again, not
on a map, the native community of Walker Lake boasts artists on all
levels, including beadwork, painting and song and dance. Unfortunately,
Lowgren didnt realize most of those on the reservation were at work
while he was passing through.

Hawthorne received the kindest words from Lowgren. Calling it both
unlovely and unloved. He continued to profess, Unlovely and unloved
places invite utilitarian and generally ugly human development, and the
Walker Lake region features the ugliest: Its town Hawthorne is the home
of the Hawthorne Army Ammunition Depot, which occupies much of the
southern, eastern and western portions of the region. Military bases are
determinedly utilitarian in keeping with the militarys general
no-nonsense git er done philosophy where aesthetics is a frill that
distracts from the purpose at hand  which is storing explosives and
training people how to blow things up.

The truth is that Walker Lake, Grant Mountain and Hawthorne are not
beautiful. For those who live and work there it is no doubt functional
enough, but for almost all of the rest of us it is one of those places
that looks better on the map than it does in person.

Need I remind Lowgren or anyone else, the business in which the
Hawthorne Ammunition Depot conducts keeps families fed and clothed.
Despite what his commentary said, Lowgren forgot to mention that war is
ugly but damn, our freedom is beautiful.

As a member of the Mineral County population, Lowgrens comments unfazed
me. He only saw what he wanted. He has not sat behind the news desk as I
have for years, watching you  the true people of Mineral County 
support and comfort one another.

>From the avid photographers who take daily to the roads and byways of
Mineral County and come back to share your photos with those of us near
and far, you continue to find the beauty in the ugly Lowgren states.

As a county closes down to bury a young U.S. Army soldier, welcomes home
a double amputee survivor or hugs each other as they mourn for seven
Marines lost in training, the beauty is the warmth and caring we each
have for one another. We may not say hello each time we meet, at times
we may not like one another  but when push comes to shove, we are united.

On the map of Mineral County, you will find beauty in a place where your
children are still safe to walk home from school, play in their front
yards and the elderly are watched out for. Murder is rare and you know
the sheriff deputies and police officers by name. This cannot be found
on a map.

The mountains, lakes and scenery are just added beauty to Mineral
County. We are so much more than what can be seen in a quick day trip.

I know Im not the only one who calls this place home. Lowgrens opinion
couldnt break the spirits of such Mineral County residents (or
residents by heart) such as:

Eric Poole of Raymondville, Mo., who wrote, I would give anything to be
18 again and back in that wonderful magical place. I have lived in many
places (Navy brat) including Hawaii, Japan, many states, etc., but NO
PLACE captured my heart like Hawthorne hasever.

Judy Yocum of Pennsylvania who comes home each May for Armed Forces Day
and holds the largest potluck for friends and family writes, I havent
lived in Hawthorne for over 50 years but it still pulls on my
heartstrings and I go home every year. He knows not what he speaks.

Local photographer and retired Justice of the Peace for Hawthorne, Vic
Trujillo, summed up what others were thinking, simply stating, I find
beauty here every day.

So Mineral County, its your turn to weigh in on the beauty and ugliness
of Mineral County. Tell me what makes this place beautiful or ugly to
you. Email me at hbunchmcin@gmail.com or write a Letter to the Editor.
Id love to hear your thoughts.

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Re: Mount Grant NV - ugly or beautiful ?
Mon Jan 18, 2016 6:18 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"xander Carlson" xandathor
Up until that very last mile of the challenge, I would agree, it's not much to look at. But when you turn that corner near the end and the lake shows up into view 16 miles after you last saw it, then it looks pretty incredible. Seeing the depot from that high up makes it all the more impressive too.

Nevada desolation has a good deal of beauty to it, but it requires an eye that finds those types of wide open vistas appealing. I often regret that Nevada only has 17 counties worth of highpoints. If it wasn't for the larger goal of the western conus, I would spend a great deal more time there climbing all the various prominence points of note.

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Subject: [cohp] Mount Grant NV - ugly or beautiful ?
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Re: ideas for success, Loro the Centarian
Mon Jan 18, 2016 6:21 pm (PST) . Posted by:
cuber86
Here's a trip report from the past two years from a county highpointer whose name I won't mention. Might be a possible avenue for some...

Thanks. It is indeed a tough nut to crack. My original plan was to take Harriman Road to road 202 and drive right up close to Twin Mtn. There was a gate across 202. Interestingly, though, there is a for sale sign in front on the gate, so the property back there might not be occupied.


I pretty much didn't think I was going to get Twin Mtn East, so I continued on to Harriman looking for an obvious route up Mound Mtn. Not much luck there either....until I saw a decent road leading towards Mound Mtn that was for a chapel. This chapel road was just 300 meters north of Harriman where the railroad intersects Harriman Road. There was the usual No Trespassing sign. And then there was another one said to call this number to obtain access, 307-635-2977. I attempted twice and due to poor reception, I couldn't get through. I parked my car in a space just in front of the road and walked up the Chapel road, hoping to make contact and ask permission. I saw no one, therefore, I continued....past the chapel and into where there was cover. Just kept heading Northwest until I hit the high point. There were some clearings to cross, but I tried to stay as close to the trees as possible. I probably navigated 4 barbed wire fences or so, and crossed a few dirt tracks.. There were no fresh tracks on any of the dirt roads I crossed, so that was reassuring. Made the high point in just over an hour.
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