I'll take it...the day after Christmas, that is. I don't remember in the many years of hiking that I ever hiked both the day before and after Christmas. Temperatures in the 50's brought many outside today to enjoy a day of sun, exercise and an opportunity to commune with nature.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
A Day Together
'Twas the day before Xmas
and all thru the house
not a tree, nor strand of garland could be found inside
- not one ounce
she in her parka and me in my Broncos cap
ventured out for the day
following a splendid Colorado nights nap
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| A walk in the backcountry inspires mind body and soul. |
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Spruce Mountain Hike
It's only been three weeks since I was last on trail. It felt much longer. As I tossed my day pack in the truck bed, I thought 'what is this new activity you are doing today?' After meeting my buddy, Ed, in Parker for the drive to the TH, he too had a similar thought.
The drive south on I-25 would bring us to the Greenland exit #67. From there, it is a short distance to the TH. The Spruce Mountain Open Space tract includes 893 acres.
The forecast for today called for temps. in the low 60's. In fact, it reached a hi of 64 degrees, thanks to cloudless skies. Cool morning temps would transition to more moderate temps as the sun climbed overhead. It was exhilirating to be back on trail.
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| Spruce Mountain Open Space trail system kiosk. |
The drive south on I-25 would bring us to the Greenland exit #67. From there, it is a short distance to the TH. The Spruce Mountain Open Space tract includes 893 acres.
The forecast for today called for temps. in the low 60's. In fact, it reached a hi of 64 degrees, thanks to cloudless skies. Cool morning temps would transition to more moderate temps as the sun climbed overhead. It was exhilirating to be back on trail.
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