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Bajaboy
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Where is this?
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dtbushpilot
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Family mountain?
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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Bajaboy
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You win! Hopefully DK will post a map soon.
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Bajaboy
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David I really expected more from you! Seriously I figured you could narrow it down to Baja or Baja Sur
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Ateo
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Looks pretty cool wherever it is.
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David K
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My standard answer would be: So much Baja... So Little Time!
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dtbushpilot
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What did I win?
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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Bajaboy
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A high quality beer(s) from my cellar. You can either pick it up in Bahia Asuncion, San Diego, or I might be able to deliver in June or July to Los
Cabos area.
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bajabuddha
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My guess is from the metamorphic rocks at your feet and 'sign' point, the basalt encrusted ridges in the background with high peaks behind that, i'd
have to guess it's up somewhere south of El Rosario looking north...... am I within 1000K ?
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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Bajaboy
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Quote: Originally posted by bajabuddha  | | My guess is from the metamorphic rocks at your feet and 'sign' point, the basalt encrusted ridges in the background with high peaks behind that, i'd
have to guess it's up somewhere south of El Rosario looking north...... am I within 1000K ? |
yes, but barely....
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Howard
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In the 2nd photo I think I have seen that flat top mountain in the upper left somewhere along highway #1, correct?
Oops, make that upper right in the 2nd photo.
[Edited on 4-22-2015 by Howard]
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mtgoat666
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Basalt on plateaus, almost zero vegetation, can only be the vizcaino wastelands of central Baja.
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Howard
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Tres Virgenes?
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we grow old because we stop playing
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | If you climb or drive up the hill right behind Bahia Asuncion, to the north is a mesa, and a mountain range beyond, as seen in Zac's pictures.
So here's my guess...
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David, you are very close! Family mountain is just a bit north and the table top mountain is to the north as well. It's called Elephant Mountain.
I am in Bahia Asuncion about two months out of the year. I run a lot and have explored a good deal of the surrounding areas. My normal run takes me
north towards San Roque along the ocean. At the dry lake bed, I head into the hills and run along the ridgeline back to town.
Years ago, I started building a rock house on top of the first mountain. The views are epic there and I often find myself thinking about family
members. I remember all the great summers I had with my grandparents at their place near the (former) Fox Studios. Or, I think about how grateful I
am to my dad for taking me to Baja as a kid.
As the years have unfolded, a faint trail is now visible where I run. In addition, the rock house is gaining some height. I shared my special place
with my family one day and my kids said we should we should name it "Family Mountain."
We made the sign and all hiked up to the top. I told my kids that when I am long gone, they can always come up to Family Mountain and I will be there
to listen. I hope that they too will enjoy my trail.
Now with each run, I place a few rocks and remember a loved one. If you are ever in Bahia Asuncion and wish to visit Family Mountain, feel free to do
so. All I ask is that you follow my tradition of placing a rock in memory of a loved one as well.
To find Family Mountain, drive towards San Roque. As you enter the dry lake bed the mountain will be on your left. It's easiest to climb on the
seaward side. From the lake bed to the top is about .6 of a mile.
Enjoy!
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David K
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2nd Guess...
Thanks Zac... nice story! My kids know that for them, going to Shell Island will be how they can get close to my spirit after I leave.
Here is my modified guess, based on your hints... left of road to San Roque...
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | Thanks Zac... nice story! My kids know that for them, going to Shell Island will be how they can get close to my spirit after I leave.
Here is my modified guess, based on your hints... left of road to San Roque...
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yes David, that's it. The mesa in my pictures (Elephant Mountain) is to the left of the one you referenced. Elephant Mountain is a great reference
point for exploring. There are some really cool roads that head into the mountains to the east of it and eventually end up on the Tortugas/Vizcaino
road.
One side note, the mesa you noted has been picked clean of rocks for building. I'm guessing most structures in town have a rock or two from it.
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Some good "eyes" around here ... 
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For e guy with a puss like yours, you sure have some good looking kids. 
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Bajaboy
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Excuse me Richard?!
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MMc
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It's a back handed complement that your kids get the good looks from their mother.
Thanks for the share. Next time I'm there I will think of how the wall was started. I will also think of good friends and family that I can't share
the view with.
Good on you Bajaboy!
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