Erin and I hiked from the Ranger Station in Eldorado Canyon, over to Walker Ranch. We then hiked the loop, and came back. It was a wintry day, but still a pleasant jaunt. We had fabulous views of Eldorado Canyon and did a tiny bit of off trail wandering, which was fun.
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Day Hike – Walker Ranch Loop Hike
Sunday, December 9th, 2012Day Hike – Crater Lakes, Moffat Tunnel, CO
Sunday, November 18th, 2012
What a weekend! Climbing the First Flatiron with Doug, followed up by a lovely day hike to the Crater Lakes in James Peak Wilderness with Erin and Josh. Super duper fun…I wish all weekends could all be this rad!
I met up with Josh and Erin really early in the AM. We drove in Josh’s jeep to the trail head at the Moffat Tunnel. Hiking ensued lasting several hours. We meandered our way up to the lakes and stopped briefly for lunch. It was fairly breezy and chilly, so we didn’t loiter for long.
On the hike back to the car we saw lots of people with dogs and skis heading out for the afternoon. I thought it was a bit late in the day, but maybe they were just going to be out for an hour. On the way back to Denver, we stopped at Very Nice Brewery in Nederland for a pint (or three!).
Day Hike, Pike’s Peak (14,114 ft)
Saturday, October 20th, 2012
Climbergirl on Summit of Pike’s Peak
Tom and Linda on their millionth-gazillionth summit of Pike’s.
The Scene:
Tom and Linda are looking for a little adventure, so they call me. “We’re thinking to hike up Pike’s Peak this weekend, do you want to join us?”.
The Setting:
Of course, I had nothing else going on; having just returned from Portugal. The calendar was wide open.
The Response:
“Sign me up!” I exclaimed, before even asking about the weather!…Lucky for me, Tom already had the forecast printed. It was supposed to be windy with gusts up to 20 and a possibility of late evening precipitation. The trail was mostly clear, but we might want to bring gators for a few areas of snow deposits.
After being blown off Pike’s Peak a few years ago, I decided this potential forecast sounded as good as any other day on Pikes!
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Portugal, Day 8 – Day Hike, Cabo Da Roca (Westernmost Point of Europe)
Thursday, September 27th, 2012
Approaching Cabo Da Roca and the Lighthouse
We Hiked for 6.5 Hours to Get to Cabo Da Roca
View of the Atlantic
Can you see New York?
We completed a lovely but strenuous seaside hike to Cabo Da Roca (The Westernmost Point of Europe). The trail wound it’s way up and down multiple ridges which abruptly cliffed out into the Atlantic.
We scaled up and down these undulating spines and enjoyed the path most when it wasn’t covered by this evil spikey bush. At times, we each were writhing in pain as the little needles stabbed our calves and ankles. Luckily, Pedro usually charged ahead and managed to find the way. But he was the least prepared to bush whack, having worn 3/4 length pants.
Portugal, Day 5 – Hiking the Postman’s Way (Carminho do Cartiero)
Monday, September 24th, 2012
Pedro pointing the way. Hiking signs are color coded, so it’s relatively easy to stay on route.
The high point of our journey along the Postman’s Way!
Beautiful Fall Colors!
Our adventure of the day was to do a lovely and historically significant 13km loop hike in the Rio de Frades area. In a not so distant past, this huge area was serviced by one postman, who would routinely hike along this path to deliver the mail. In this hilly and mountainous region of Portugal, it was quite the task! I imagine the postman being a superbly fit guy!
Later that night, Jess made us a very special meal of roast lamb, potato, garden greens, and rice. The food was so amazing it’s just hard to describe the level of deliciousness. The best I can do is a picture:
And, here’s another one of Jess, Pedro, myself, and Dennis about to devour a very special meal!
For more pictures of our fantastic hike, click on the following:
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