Hard to believe that it’s been ten years ( to the date) since i’ve gotten back into the wonderful Henry Mountains in SE Utah. Outside of Hanksville, the Henry’s were the last mountain range to be discovered and placed on a map of the US by Major Powell in 1869. Back in 2009/2010 I headed out to the Henry’s for the 4th of July weekend ( my pal Sean would join me in 2010). A great spot to ring in the holiday. Ten years later we headed back out to the Henry’s for another long 4th of July weekend. A most enjoyable time filled with great company. Hopefully it won’t be another ten years for my next visit:).
Jackson checking out the ford for the Fremont River. Back in 2007 this crossing fought us. Paul would end up burning out a power steering pump and had to use two winches to get out.
Definitely one of my top campsites.
Back at the magic bus.
Butch Cassidy:).
Some fantastic vistas from the Henry’s!
Felt great to be back in these mountains.
Passing through an old burn on Pennell Pass.
Enjoying a great sunset from one of my favorite perches.
Paul May always seems to be well setup:).
Almost to the summit of Mt. Ellen. One of three prominent peaks in Utah. Daniel and Anna stayed back to care for a tired pup.
Shadow of Mt. Ellen across the desert.
My pal Matt celebrating at the top of Mt. Ellen. We crested the summit right as the sun was setting and the moon was rising.
Moon rise group selfie. On the hike back to the rigs, we’d stop along the ridge line to watch the fireworks show from Hanksville.
