Quartz Mountain

December 3, 2024

Here are just a few photos from our latest trek to a minor peak I call "Quartz Mountain." It's one of the favorites for Gila Hikers, and we have we have photographed it many times. The gleaming white summit makes a great subject, especially viewed against New Mexico's azure blue skies!

Debra, Ken, Alan and Dennis

Dennis, Debra, Ken, Sue, Alan and me.

Ken and Alan at the summit.

Looking west toward Animas Playa.

Ken focusing on the play of quartz and mica at the summit.

A juniper skeleton and dust-shrouded view to the east.