( May 6th, 1980 to June 13th, 1980 ) The route for Nevada passed through or near: Lake Topaz Hawthorne Mina Tonopah Warm Springs Hilo Cathedral Gorge Panaca Route information Jean Beam, Jr. was the Nevada Coordinator for HikaNation.

Highway hiking in Nevada May 7, 1980 -- Day 26 Unfortunately this photo is not very clear and you cannot see the orange glove that is on top of Ed Duschene's walking stick, which he used to wave with at passing motorists. On the Nevada trail with HikaNation by Patrick O'Driscoll, Nevada State Journal A glimpse of Topaz Lake May 9, 1980 -- Day 28 Several rest days at Topaz Lake Approaching snow May 9, 1980 -- Day 28 While leaving the Topaz Lake area, the first snow of Nevada started to blow in. Break time May 14, 1980 -- Day 33 Scott Davis practicing on the guitar and Howard Gilby just trying to stay warm on Powell Mountain ascent. Near the top of Powell Mtn May 14, 1980 -- Day 33 Joe Shute and Toni Martinazzi ascending Powell Mtn. Dry Lake in the distance May 17, 1980 -- Day 36 One of many dry lakes encountered in Nevada. Indian Paintbrush May 17, 1980 -- Day 36 Red-tipped flowers, called Indian paintbrush, in the desert. Mina, Nevada May 18, 1980 -- Day 37 Mina is barely visible in the left side of the photo -- and was barely visible when actually in the "town" too. The "Pylemobile" May 18, 1980 -- Day 37 William Ewart and Bob Ronemus testing Bob's cart invention, the "Pylemobile", in the Nevada desert, May 18th. (...and see the note on back of photo...) It would later be used by the Pyles to carry their gear and baby: Gomer & Jiamie using the cart (photo). Ronemus and another dry lake May 20, 1980 -- Day 39 Nevada storm May 22, 1980 -- Day 41 ....but it was a "dry" storm, for the most part. Another town May 27, 1980 -- Day 46 A glimpse of another town in the distance. JUMP !! May 27, 1980 -- Day 46 ...and not a real confident jump either. Cliff May 31, 1980 -- Day 50 Looking down on the campsite area. Another view from the cliff May 31, 1980 -- Day 50 Cliff campsite May 31, 1980 -- Day 50 Settling in at the bottom of the cliff. Migraine campsite June 3, 1980 -- Day 53 Beautiful campsite...but marred by having a horrible, full-blown migraine here. More Nevada desert flowers. June 9, 1980 -- Day 59 Think this was the day the fighter jet flew overhead, about 100-200 feet above the ground. The pilot's helmet was clearly visible. More desert flowers June 9, 1980 -- Day 59 ...and of course I did not have my camera out when the jet flew overhead. Cathedral Gorge State Park June 11, 1980 -- Day 61 Cathedral Gorge State Park June 11, 1980 -- Day 61 Cathedral Gorge State Park June 11, 1980 -- Day 61 Cathedral Gorge State Park June 11, 1980 -- Day 61 Cathedral Gorge State Park June 11, 1980 -- Day 61 Bob Ronemus Nevada / Utah border crossing June 13, 1980 -- Day 63 Border crossing was complete with a red carpet thrown over a cattle crossing guard. William Ewart, Chris Evans, Joe Shute ...on to Utah

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