S01E01
“Mistakes Were Made”
Horton Spring · 5/2/2026
eos index
62
effort
5
Trail
zora score
eos index breakdown
sky
30/50Beautiful coral-pink alpenglow with good saturation and warm tones, though somewhat muted overall
Minimal cloud presence with some subtle atmospheric haze but no dramatic cloud formations to catch the light
Clear mountain ridgeline creates good horizon definition, though partially obscured by foreground vegetation
setting
24/30Native grasses and desert vegetation create natural leading lines and texture, though composition could be stronger
Canyon-side location near Mogollon Rim offers distinctive high desert character and remote wilderness feel
conditions
8/20Required pre-dawn hike with off-trail navigation challenges to reach this canyon-side vantage point
Moderate atmospheric conditions producing alpenglow, some navigational challenges mentioned but not extreme weather
field notes
This activity would have gone better had I actually downloaded the Alltrails map and followed the instructions. Because I was relying on spotty GPS signal, I was often off track and had a difficult time finding the actual trail in the dark, leading me to become very exhausted and miss my goal.
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