Mother Nature left her business card hanging over the Denver Metro area overnight in the form of 3 - 5 inches of snow. Some might question why in the world would people choose to hike in these conditions vs two days before, when skies were virtually clear and temperatures remained in the mid to high 50's.
The reason is that passionate hikers have a life away from the sport too. Other commitments earlier in the week as well as for Friday, left today (Thursday) as the only hike day. I consider myself an all season hiker/snowshoer, therefore, a forecast for "Bad" weather does not mean a hike will be postponed. What can change a hiking plan are things like road closures, highway accidents, or unexpected vehicle mechanical issues.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Annual Hiker 'Gathering'
Each November, members of the High Country Hikers group get together one last time to celebrate the end of the hiking season. This year, the event was held Saturday, November 16th, at the Aurora Center for Active Adults.
As the 24 members and their guests arrived, each was given a pre-numbered ticket that would later be their claim to a door prize. Prizes included REI gift cards, matted images from past hikes, a cotton throw blanket, boxes of blank note cards, and bottles of wine.
Lunch was catered for the second straight year by Schlotzsky's Deli, 850 S. Abilene Street, Aurora.
The program included a power point presentation of the best images captured from hikes throughout the 2013 season.
During the event, attendees were challenged to remember bits of trivia from hikes this past season. Examples included:
As the 24 members and their guests arrived, each was given a pre-numbered ticket that would later be their claim to a door prize. Prizes included REI gift cards, matted images from past hikes, a cotton throw blanket, boxes of blank note cards, and bottles of wine.
Lunch was catered for the second straight year by Schlotzsky's Deli, 850 S. Abilene Street, Aurora.
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| Schlotzsky's delicious hand made sandwiches. |
The program included a power point presentation of the best images captured from hikes throughout the 2013 season.
During the event, attendees were challenged to remember bits of trivia from hikes this past season. Examples included:
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Golden Gate S. P. Hike
Next hike is planned for Golden Gate State Park
Thursday, November 21st
Meet site: Intersection of Quincy Ave. and Parker Rd. between the Furniture Row sign and shell gas station.
We will leave for the TH at 7:30
Thursday, November 21st
Meet site: Intersection of Quincy Ave. and Parker Rd. between the Furniture Row sign and shell gas station.
We will leave for the TH at 7:30
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Keys to a Healthier You - Diet and Exercise
It was the September edition of Real Simple magazine that caught my eye. What was it? Diet VS Exercise, Which Works Better? The piece, written by Karen Asp, begins with, "It's a no-brainer that diet and exercise are both crucial to your well-being and your waste line." My primary care physician and Parkinson's specialist know I have always been an active person. They tell me to keep doing what I am doing...regular exercise, maintain a healthy diet...because there is not much more either can advise.
In her article, Asp also suggests adding resistance training (weight lifting) to your routine. It is the one thing I will be adding to mine. Plus, she tells readers, at meals, fill half your plate with fruits and veggies and lean protein. I know my doctors will agree with that too.
The article goes on to say if you want to drop a dress size, you need to focus on diet...cut calories and exercise regularly. According to Asp, by cutting 5% of body weight will reduce the risk of developing diabetes by about 60%.
In her article, Asp also suggests adding resistance training (weight lifting) to your routine. It is the one thing I will be adding to mine. Plus, she tells readers, at meals, fill half your plate with fruits and veggies and lean protein. I know my doctors will agree with that too.
The article goes on to say if you want to drop a dress size, you need to focus on diet...cut calories and exercise regularly. According to Asp, by cutting 5% of body weight will reduce the risk of developing diabetes by about 60%.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Next Hike on Thursday
To those High Country Hiker members who want to get outside before winter sets in mark your calendar. The next hike will be this Thursday, November 6th. We will meet at 8 a.m. at the regular meet site, at the intersection of Quincy Avenue and Parker Road, between the brown Furniture Row sign and the Shell gas station.
The plan is to hike in Golden Gate State Park, outside of the town of Golden.
See you Thursday at 8 a.m.
The plan is to hike in Golden Gate State Park, outside of the town of Golden.
See you Thursday at 8 a.m.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Castlewood Canyon Hike
At the meet site, with a clear blue sky overhead, the original plan to hike in Golden Gate State Park was scrapped because of the probability of snow/ice on trails there. It was decided Castlewood Canyon would be our destination instead.
As four members of the High Country Hikers group headed south, on this final day of October rooftops looked more like a dusting of snow than an overnight frost.
After obtaining a day pass at the west entry station, we entered the 2,303 acre park and proceeded to the parking lot by the Lucas Homestead Historic Site and TH.
As four members of the High Country Hikers group headed south, on this final day of October rooftops looked more like a dusting of snow than an overnight frost.
After obtaining a day pass at the west entry station, we entered the 2,303 acre park and proceeded to the parking lot by the Lucas Homestead Historic Site and TH.
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