Death Valley & The Badwater F-100
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:21 pm
I did this hike 2 years ago but was unable to find the impact site due to running out of time. This time I found it along with some great stuff along the way. The F-100 Super Sabre crashed on the cliffs above Badwater on 8/18/58, the pilot ejected safely.
If anyone is thinking about trying this hike make sure you have good XC skills and climbing ability. And don't do it alone like I did. I scared myself a few times but got so caught up in finding the site of impact I couldn't turn around. Was glad to get back to the truck. If you decided to try it, Email me for the route details.
Photos at
http://community.webshots.com/album/508732872JpoYwt
If anyone is interested in the hike from two years ago, pics are at
http://community.webshots.com/album/63937679suFBDD
If anyone is thinking about trying this hike make sure you have good XC skills and climbing ability. And don't do it alone like I did. I scared myself a few times but got so caught up in finding the site of impact I couldn't turn around. Was glad to get back to the truck. If you decided to try it, Email me for the route details.
Photos at
http://community.webshots.com/album/508732872JpoYwt
If anyone is interested in the hike from two years ago, pics are at
http://community.webshots.com/album/63937679suFBDD