boy scout canyon

Every once in a great while, I get to see a place so beautiful and unexpected that it takes my breath away. This was definitely the case on our trip to Boy Scout Canyon, a hidden gem outside of Las Vegas, in the Black Canyon area, where we went mid-November of last year. Luke Murray put together a large group for this Sunday outing. Max and Chelsea Heveran and I were visiting from out of state, and we got to meet some local canyoneers, which was very fun. To give you an idea of how unusual this outing was going to be, my packing list for the day included the normal hiking clothes, my canyoneering gear, a warm hat, jacket and fleece, along with sandals, a bathing suit and towel. Talk about packing for all seasons! This canyon does not require any permits and can also be done as [...]