The Mazatzal mountain range is a rugged, inhospitable landscape. Yet the mountains are also incredibly beautiful.

There would be several long climbs to test my endurance on Day 25 of my Arizona Trail thru-hike. Nevertheless, my energy was repeatedly restored. That was the power of these mountains, which were carved by geology, weather, and time.

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