Berries and Butterflies

I was deep in the forest at this point and had no panoramic views.

Ever so much more than a hike

So often mishaps along the way turn into side stories and discoveries I would have never anticipated.

Superstitions of Hiking in Taiwan – Spooky Talk~

Originally posted on FootTracker:
Mountains just beyond the city in Taiwan Some people like to travel to visit urban jungles and watch other human beings, some likes to go hiking and explore natures of other countries. If you are interested in hiking the mountains of Taiwan, it won’t hurt to hear some of the locals’…

Columbus Day backpacking – Is that a bag of poo?

Arno hung a thermometer in the tent and when we checked it in the morning, it read 30 degrees. Below freezing inside the tent.

Columbus Day backpacking – Can I burn the map now?

We were the first people to leave the packed down PCT since the snow had fallen. It was about two feet deep at the point where we left the trail. Arno suggests 1 1/2 feet deep. Either way, it’s a lot to break trail through.

Guest writer climbs Cooper Spur

The guy carrying his grandfather in-law’s ashes reminded me of the closing scene in the movie “The Bucket List”.

Beacon Rock (take two), fish and Indians

Sunday I was scheduled for some mandatory overtime, so Saturday Arno and I took the opportunity to try Beacon Rock again. And the trail is open!

Old Snowy Mountain and Goat Lake

Well, on the way we realized we were in Argentina, when we spotted the llamas.

Goat Rocks Wilderness

We want to do things for the first time together. Is that sappy?

Backpacking to High Lake

That lake – a beautiful little 2.5 acre lake – was the busiest mountain lake I have ever seen.