Archives for: March 2006, 28
Turtlehead Peak
By karstentb on Mar 28, 2006 | In Outdoors, Photos
My first full day in Las Vegas found me at my favorite spot on Earth, Red Rock Canyon. Rei and I decided to do the Turtlehead Peak trail, one of the more difficult hikes accessible from the scenic loop in the park. The hike itself covers five miles, two… more »
Lone Mountain
By karstentb on Mar 28, 2006 | In Outdoors, Photos
My second day in Vegas found me hiking another continuously steep desert hike, this time at Lone Mountain. A couple of years ago, when I lived up at the foot of the mountain, I used to trek the half-mile from base to peak quite often. At that time, the a… more »
Birthday In Vegas
By karstentb on Mar 28, 2006 | In Entertainment, Photos
The night before my birthday Rei surprised me with a night at the Flamingo. It was a very nice thought, as I had actually wanted to stay on the strip during the weekend of my birthday, but it was a bit pricey. Anyhow, I was still adjusting from East coas… more »
11 Pound Balls
By karstentb on Mar 28, 2006 | In Entertainment, Photos
My last night in Vegas-- well, the night I thought was gonna be my last-- I went bowling at Orleans with Rei and Marshall and Charles Anthony and his chick friend Desi. As usual, I sucked. The eleven pound balls I can throw pretty easily but Rei says the… more »