Little Cedar Mountain .19.2024

 It was a little cold at the beginning of this hike.  Everyone was glad they had their gloves on.  The problem was that it is always very difficult to take pictures with gloves on and if you stop and take your gloves off, take a picture and then put gloves back on, the group is way ahead of you and you have to hustle to catch up.  About a quarter of the way through, it warmed up enough to take my gloves of and start taking pictures.  We hiked the loop in just under 3hrs and the distance was 3.6 miles.  The total ascent was 728 feet.  We snacked at our regular lookout point and then continued on. Our hike leader kept us together and moving and on course.  A very nice hike.  

If you would like to see some very nice pictures taken during this hike as well as an altitude graph and map, click here.  

My friend was explaining electricity and I was "Like Watt"?

Walden Ridge 3.12.2024

 I do not have a write up for this hike, but as you can see from the photos it was cool and sunny.  It looks like some of the group had some ice-cream.

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I don't understand why people have to "Get ready for bed".  I'm always "Ready for bed"!

Five Points, Cloudland Canyon, 3.5.2024

 Rain? Bah! Wind? Who cares?  Fog? Not a problem.  None of these thwarted the adventurous souls from an "enjoyable" hike.  Ad when I say enjoyable, what I am really referring to is the nice warm shower when you get home.  Four of us braved the day and actually had a nice ike until the last 1.5 miles when we had a bit more precipitation then was desirable.  Everyone took a turn at leading the way and we didn't get lost in the "spaghetti" that is the 5 Points area (check out the Alltrails map).

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Shoutout to anyone who got through today without a nap!  Pulling an all-dayer is tough!

Roaring Creek 3.2.2024

 I do not have a hike report for this one, but it looks a bit cold with some snow on the ground.  This is a great hike and there were at least 11 hikers including the photographer.  No reports of any deaths to I suspect that everyone had a good hike.  

If you would like to see some very nice pictures taken during this hike, click here.  

Never give your printer any hints that you are in a rush, they can smell fear!

Harrison Bay 2.27.2024

 As the sprinkles & light showers scattered the area, 10 courageous hikers eager to get out on an unseasonably warm morning, gathered around the trail head for instructions. The temperature was well into the mid 50’s with some moderate breeze off & on.   The group then hiked out in a clockwise fashion on the loop trail. About a mile into the hike, the clouds were breaking up, rain had stopped, and the sun even broke through for a bit.  Everyone seemed to be glad they made the decision to hike in spite of a little rain.   After a short break, we continued to meander around the bay.  Once we reached about the 2-mile marker, one hiker noticed 2 dear lying by the trees without a care in the world.  Upon further observation and as they started to get up, we noticed there were actually about 5 dears.  Dear in Harrison Bay are used to seeing people and are not skittish.  After a few minutes, we continued on.  At the 2.5 mile, we broke for a snack break & pictures, enjoying conversation & views of the bay. Our final 2 miles were uneventful, other than the breeze continued to get stronger but was appreciated by most.  Everyone seemed to have a good time on the trail and most of the group then enjoyed lunch at Fresh Burger Grill. Enjoy the pictures.

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5 ants rented an apartment with 5 other ants.  Now they are tenants together.