Delano Peak
At 12,169 feet Delano Peak is the highest in the Tushar Range, the third highest range in the state of Utah.
Join Judy and me as we enjoy the magnificent views from the summit and encounter an unexpected bonus along the way.
At 12,169 feet Delano Peak is the highest in the Tushar Range, the third highest range in the state of Utah.
Join Judy and me as we enjoy the magnificent views from the summit and encounter an unexpected bonus along the way.
Random bits and pieces of conversations with people I’ve met along the way. Just Need Someone to Talk To Hitchhiking is not as easy as it was 40 years ago, but there are still people who will give a ride to a stranger. Their motivation is most often a simple desire to help another human…
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