I have a good friend that occasionally drags me out into the desert to look for and catalog Elephant Trees. The damn things are quite rare, and no self respecting Elephant Tree would dare be found on a level spot. The seem to like really steep, rocky canyons.

The dog and the friend both love it, so I muddle along.

It's a great story, particularly about missing the trail. A nice recovery and a trip to the top that you won't soon forget I think.