…different it feels exploring knowing that sit-down stops at a diners or coffee shops are not yet again routine, not quite yet allowed. A stop for the magic of something as simple as a chocolate chip cookie dipped in coffee, and that partially dissolved chocolate found in the last sip. All these tricks we’ve done … More I noticed while riding how…
…last weekend that the reason progressives are going to cast the fear vote in November (vote for the “lesser of two evils”) is that they are trained to think just in four-year spans or less. And by thinking ahead by only four years at most, they’ve maintained decades of Democrat-Republican office holders taking us to … More It occurred to me on the trail…
Well, a hiking buddy invited me on a short weekend backpacking trip. If the trail’s not still snowed in, we’ll get up to about 4500 ft. She is ambitious, so we’ll probably get up there even if there is snow. We will be on the other side of that mountain that’s in the background. I … More Starting the Season
To avoid the crowds returning to the trails, I tried bushwhacking a short distance today in a seldom visited area near no trailheads. I hadn’t done this in years. The negotiating and balancing make it surprisingly strenuous compared to on-trail. It makes me understand part of the reason wildlife is made up of such lean … More Off-trail
I do kind of miss my bike commute. I don’t recall my bike having cobwebs before. And good lord, those arachnids are ambitious builders. But this recent switch to work-at-home has its advantages. I miss biking daily, but I have almost two extra hours every weekday now. It’s more quiet, slow-paced outdoor time, be it … More Bikewebs
I managed to get a short hike in this afternoon. It was a great opportunity to enjoy the fair weather, but also to see what my new hiking boots are really made of. I did a detour/scramble over a ridge, gaining an additional half inch of elevation approaching the pass, for spectacular views of and … More Short after telework hike
Still just looking at backpacking equipment. Checking fuel cans’ weight. Seems I have everything to hike into national forest but permission. It’s odd; we don’t have much resembling authoritarian authority on these restrictions; we probably wouldn’t even be cited for breaking rules. But I’m home until this all “flattens”, as they’re saying. But I’m certainly … More Woods, cars and bikes
I am antsier than usual for Spring. It is because I know hiking destinations are closed. I’m pulling out the backpacking gear, moto gear, car camping stuff. It’s not been all bad staying home, actually (and luckily I can work from home during this!). The house is becoming more organized, as is my camping gear. … More trail-antsy
Thoughts on Trails 