Grizzly Meadows

Somewhere between the upper and lower meadow, one of the most incredible mountain vistas I’ve ever witnessed comes into view. ~Art Bernstein

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’…

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!

Backpacking to High Lake

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

Elk Mountain Summit

I love being surprised, and that goes for just about anything. That includes randomly choosing a trail to hike, and having it turn out to be packed with views, challenges, variety, and shared with a great hiking partner. Arno asked if I had any suggestions on where to go for our Sunday hike. I pulled […]

Locked gate and happy day

Arno and I tried to hike up Beacon Rock today but our plans were foiled by a locked gate.