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Show -- TtfvriiifVr oiwaatx mr-- trrif WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 2014 DIXIESUNNEWS.COM -- 5- See a more detailed guide for this weeks Pinterest Project at DixieSunNews.com r n t Red Mountain shortcut wicked yet worthy 0Htistfnjn7 u" .. U " ; V- a.44 r as. 7-- Uv-- , i Sore quadriceps, shaky knees and scraped palms are a worthwhile price to pay for a short and sweet, yet tricky adventure conve- niently close by. The official Red Mountain Trail, located in tire Red Mountain Wilderness area, extends from a trailhead offHighway 18 for about 9.5 miles. While it is a beautiful desert trail for hikers and horseback riders, not all day hike to time has the everyone rewarding experiences of the exciting trails and spectacular views. However, such bonuses are obtainable by embarking on a different route for a fraction of the distance. A trail located at 390 N. 100 East in Ivins, is a shortcut up to the prize of the Red Mountain Trail. You must only climb slightly less for the full-leng- th ) than a mile before claiming your reward: a vast overlook of the entirety of Ivins, Santa Clara, sections of St. George, the outskirts of Snow Canyon, and even portions of the Arizona Strip. It truly is a breathtaking view; that is, if you have any breath left. Yes theres a catch. Sure, the abridged version of Red Mountain covers less ground, but its also what tire Red Cliffs Desert Reserves website states as extremely strenuous. In less than a mile, youll clamber over hundreds of boulders and loose rocks while scaling about 1 ,500 feet. Oliver Hauver, a freshman preengineering major from Overton, Nev., and Kelton Harward, a junior music major from St. George, have hiked Red Mountain from the Ivins trailhead multiple times, and they both say the challenging route grants excitement, worthwhile exercise and bragging rights. You feel accomplished when you get to the top, Hauver said. The leg. While you dont necessarily have to be an avid hiker to make the climb, Harward said he wouldnt recommend the hike to anyone in poor shape or with little hiking experience, as the steep, rocky trail can be especially strenuous, particularly during the descent. However, because of its precarious, sometimes unstable path, the trail lends a unique, fresh experience each time. The challenge sets it apart (from other hikes), Harward said, ft doesnt have a specific trail. . .Every time Ive gone, Ive made my own trail. If (youre experienced), each time you can try and find something a little more challenging, a little more fun, and a little more risky. Because of its steep grade, Hauver said people with leg, knee or back problems shouldnt attempt the hike, and neither should children or people afraid of heights. While the trail is exhilarating, it can also be fairly or a loose boulder could send you on a 100-yar- d fall, But, its this thrill that makes ad- venture seekers like Hauver and Har- ward enjoy climbing Red Mountain. Its not a boring hike, Hauver said. You have to keep on your toes the whole time. literally As for myself, even though I typically despise unnecessary energy expenditure, I still enjoyed myself because of the intense climb. Sure, I had to stop about every 20 feet on my way up because Im far from in shape, but, because I felt like I was actually climbing a mountain rather than trudging up dull switchbacks, I maintained a smile during the majority of my undertaking. Also, as the mountain begins to level out, youll follow a rightward curve through a kind of dried-u- p desert oasis toward the mountain peak's awesome overlook (your prize), with beautiful desert plants and sand. And the view on top, paired with a packed BY LAUREN DAVISON Staff Writer cti Mason jars aren't just for preserving fruit. Pinterest is swarming with intriguing crafts involving Mason jars, so I decided to take on a stained jar tutorial, which Pmterest www.sixsisterstuff.com. linked from I channeled my inner Martha and spent nearly two hours staining six jars. The project requires Mod Podge, food coloring, water, a small bowl, a spoon, a cookie sheet, an oven and some light patience. The Mod Podge was the biggest annoyance of the project, smce substance that somehow got all over me, my its a sticky, glue-lik- e becounters and my oven. Beware. Also, the jars stains ended up with the coat jars ing lighter than I hoped. I would double or triple the stain prior to baking in the future. with Overall, the project was easy, fast, cheap and leaves you d jars that can spice up any space. 7, T' 4. c 6 ...,11 '! "U jP? X V its fully v the finished 5) Remove jars from the oven and let cool. 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