Mojave 2018 - Hole In The Wall Part 4

More scenes from the "Rings" hike and the Hole In The Wall area, including the Spanish Daggers plant, which apparently can live thousands of years (and is really sharp!).

Mojave 2018 - Hole In The Wall Part 3

More holes in the walls, and the rings that give the Ring Trail its name. 

Mojave 2018 - Hole In The Wall Part 2

We did the "Rings" hike, which takes you past petroglyphs (Molly didn't touch them!) and lots of, well, holes in the walls. 

Mojave 2018 - Hole In The Wall Part 1

The first two nights we stayed at the Hole In The Wall Campground and explored the surrounding area, which is really different than the Kelso Dunes area. Lots of (really old!) pokey plants and beautiful views.

Mojave 2018 - Kelso Dunes

Our last night we camped out by the Kelso Dunes again and made an afternoon attempt on the summit. In contrast to our 2016 summit, the temperatures were significantly more comfortable. But the wind was brutal. Molly scampered up to the top, I trudged (but made it!), and Zach wisely aborted his attempt after over-exerting himself. It's important to note, though, that he carried the pack most of the way up, which definitely didn't help his chances!