Alluvial fan

Boulder fields on a large desert alluvial fan - Going Alone

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I discovered this boulder field during a failed attempt to reach a waterfall near the base of the highest escarpment in the continental United States. The boulder field was the cause of my inability to reach the falls, as the long delay in hopping across the rocks cost me a few hours of precious daylight. The boulder field was a fearful place, and not because of the mountain lion which hunt Mule Deer here (I didn't know about them until later), but because of the reality of being desperately exposed and alone on a flood plane where the sheer size of the rocks hinted at the overwhelming power of flash floods which spill from the mountains. The plain here is so enormous, requiring more than an hour to cross, that there would be no way to escape should the overcast skies suddenly open up with a torrent. You can bet I'll be back, as such places are the perfect destinations for ‪#‎GoingAlone‬ ---- My name is Kurt Bell and I am delighted that you have taken some time to share a little of the experience of life with me. I'm available on social media at the links below and can be reached via email at dinnerbytheriver@gmail.com Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LylesBrother Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/softypapa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/softypapa/ My blog: http://softypapa.wordpress.com ---- THE PATH OF WILDNESS The Path of Wildness is easy to find The course of a stream Leaves blown in the wind A beast's track through the brush And the direction of our first inclination The Path of Wildness is an answer and response to a prescribed way of life which may leave some individuals with a sense that their living is little more than a series of pre-determined, step-like episodes between birth and death. The stages of living between these events: childhood, adolescence, adulthood, parenthood and senior are themselves natural and in accord with the needs of the species and most individuals. Many find their satisfaction in living this course and to these individuals I have little or nothing to say. Others though long for something more; something innate, genetic and seemingly calling. Adventure and change can give a degree of satisfaction and relief yet even these may seem too tame. To those who feel drawn to something beyond the entertainment and stimulation of senses I offer a walk along The Path of Wildness. Don't bother penciling the event in your schedule, preparing a pack with goodies and supplies or even inviting a friend along, for this experience is along the course of your first inclination and you must surely always go alone. Learn more about The Path of Wildness here: http://wp.me/P5A2F-As