Ten bundled-up folks from Washington's Adventuring Club, including a handsome newcomer from across the pond, braved the brisk weather for several leaf-free views of gay Paris (VA). The wild animals kept themselves warm and out of sight, though abundant winter food in the form of many kinds of berries was visible throughout the hike.
(11/21/05) At one point I began to wonder whether or not the group would enjoy this backpack or find it completely boring. I knew most of the folks in Perfect Pace were avid mountain scenery buffs and that this remote desert trail was not well traveled. I loved this trail when I did it solo last year, but I'm a desert rat and of course beauty is in the eye of the beholder. To my relief, everybody loved it I mean really loved it... It was one fun backpack trip.
I had time to check out the weather before heading to the Willey Station trailhead to meet up with everyone.We made pretty good time up to the trailhead where we met Matt spinning his tires as his car was trying to climb up the steep road. He backed down to the main road and we gave him a lift up the road. On this trip we had Markus Donavan, Jim Manhart, Jon Normand, Matt Tantema, Jerry and myself at Crawford Notch in New Hampshire.
October 22, 4:00 am, fifteen brave people started up the Skyline trail for the Cactus to Clouds event. It was a diverse group of people, but with a common purpose -- to complete the most difficult hike in Southern California and the fifth most difficult hike in the United States.
It was a beautiful day so we just had to hike! Mt. Cardigan is in central New Hampshire at 3,155 feet.
Snorkel, dive, and kayak in turquoise waters and camp on a nearly empty isle in Florida's Dry Tortugas National Park, America's most pristine ocean wilderness.
Wanted to let you know about a spur-of-the-moment trip I had in October with the three "Wilderness Network" clubs down here.
(11/12/05) Always up for a challenge, I rejoiced at the opportunity to tackle the Wildcat Ridge again. This time around I was accompanied by Charley Anderson, Tom Chase, Carlos Davila, Markus Donovan, John Huss, Mark Laske, Rick McCurdy, and Jon Normand. We were to take the Wildcat Ridge Trail and take the Nineteen-Mile Brook Trail down.
On the morning of Oct. 1, volunteer Mike Kloser was among 220 people swarming around the summit and surrounding area of Mount of the Holy Cross.
(10/4/05) Glen Ocha from Perfect Pace in San Diego had fun scouting a future trip up Mt. San Jacinto. The hike was intense, heat was grueling, and obtained a feeling of completeness!
Five gay outdoor enthusiasts gathered near the Zealand Campground near Twin Mountain, NH, to hike up Zealand Mountain. Zealand is 4,260-feet high. Usually we would drive on Zealand Road to the trailhead but the road was closed due to bridge repairs.
For a moment, the sparkling light on the water felt like it was sparkling light around me; like a fade-to-white. Beaches "Pole 67" and, visible from "shore," snorkeling strand "Pole 69" are a heaven-on-earth.
One canine and 13 human Adventurers from Washington DC's gay outdoors club gathered near Camp Roosevelt to execute a circuit hike and visit popular Kennedy Peak.
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(10/25/05) I'll admit I'm hooked on Desperate Housewives. But there certainly is enough drama on these hiking trips to create our own mini series. I guess that makes me Gabriela O.
