I've been venting to friends here as I had some tough "career" front type decisions (as I do every year multiple times) and we have concluded that it is hard to live here without feeling like every adventure needs to be challenging. Sure there are days where you may do a short hike to a lake to swim in the frigid water, or the casual trail run on 3S__(insert 08, 02, or whichever Forest Service Road is to our liking), or a day of (gasp) reading by the creek.
Showing posts with label day hiking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label day hiking. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Slow Down the Pace... Take Out the Adventure?
Having injured my knees constantly since exploring the Sierra's, makes me realize that some people can recreate outdoors solely, but I need to and should have always supplemented with the gym. Needless to say, what's done is done.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Hiking Mono Pass - 09/30/10
Steven, Paula and I hiked Mono Pass out of Little Lakes Valley a few weeks ago. It is also known as Rock Creek, Toms Place, etc. You start at the trailhead "Mosquito Flats", which is also the end of the road and the backpackers camp.
We had the goal of doing over 2000' total of elevation to get to 4th Recess Lake. This is what we wanted to see, but did not:
We had the goal of doing over 2000' total of elevation to get to 4th Recess Lake. This is what we wanted to see, but did not:
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Bear Sighting/Skiing with Jane/Hiking McGee
well I still don't have the patience to format this. So the photos are in reverse order.
McGee Creek Hike.
Skiing in Yosemite.
Then the photo with the skis in it is Rock Creek and the trailhead we tried to ski, but ended up turning back, and after the photos is a narrative.
McGee Creek Hike.
Skiing in Yosemite.
Then the photo with the skis in it is Rock Creek and the trailhead we tried to ski, but ended up turning back, and after the photos is a narrative.
Cold Toes and Lakes
June 8th
So I've been online for over an hour and finally got to put up a post. I am going to start using the library computer and throw mine in at the earthquake fault.
I went hiking to Sherwin Lakes with Barrett and his friend from Alaska today. It's the only trail in town really open. The snow is melting fast though. We biked to the trailhead, hiked, then biked back. Luckily I checked my mail today and my Dad (love you and thanks Dad!) sent me some Vermont cheese. So after the hike the sharp cheddar was sharper than any here. So delicious.
June 7, 2010
I went biking today and it was mostly uphill. The snow was melting and the river coming down from the Lakes Basin was roaring. I had to slowly bike through some big areas where water was crossing the road. As I got off my bike to get onto the bike path on the side of the road, two cars went by, without really slowing down and got my back pretty soaked. I then realized, that I used to work at a bike shop, and why didn’t I get such fancy things as toe covers (my feet got soaked). I also realized going down Tioga and the Lake Mary Road the importance of my next road bike needing to maybe be a women’s bike. I’ve always had trouble reaching the brake levers from the drop position. I also have a really mediocre brake set. The front brakes are so hard to adjust properly. The left pad is dangerously close to my tire, and I have to check and recheck it every ride. Frank confirmed it for me before I left. “You have a cheap brake set”. That’s that.
Last year I got a flat because I wore a hole in my tire. So now I pay attention. But this road bike will be many many years from now. If I ever have money for another bike again, it is going to be a cross bike or a hardtail. We all have our dreams. However, I think right now my priorities involve traveling, a bike or two, and then maybe my own place. Somewhat in that order too. I think. Oh and maybe getting married… that may be in there too. But that’s a bit more complicated than the aforementioned.
So I've been online for over an hour and finally got to put up a post. I am going to start using the library computer and throw mine in at the earthquake fault.
I went hiking to Sherwin Lakes with Barrett and his friend from Alaska today. It's the only trail in town really open. The snow is melting fast though. We biked to the trailhead, hiked, then biked back. Luckily I checked my mail today and my Dad (love you and thanks Dad!) sent me some Vermont cheese. So after the hike the sharp cheddar was sharper than any here. So delicious.
June 7, 2010
I went biking today and it was mostly uphill. The snow was melting and the river coming down from the Lakes Basin was roaring. I had to slowly bike through some big areas where water was crossing the road. As I got off my bike to get onto the bike path on the side of the road, two cars went by, without really slowing down and got my back pretty soaked. I then realized, that I used to work at a bike shop, and why didn’t I get such fancy things as toe covers (my feet got soaked). I also realized going down Tioga and the Lake Mary Road the importance of my next road bike needing to maybe be a women’s bike. I’ve always had trouble reaching the brake levers from the drop position. I also have a really mediocre brake set. The front brakes are so hard to adjust properly. The left pad is dangerously close to my tire, and I have to check and recheck it every ride. Frank confirmed it for me before I left. “You have a cheap brake set”. That’s that.
Last year I got a flat because I wore a hole in my tire. So now I pay attention. But this road bike will be many many years from now. If I ever have money for another bike again, it is going to be a cross bike or a hardtail. We all have our dreams. However, I think right now my priorities involve traveling, a bike or two, and then maybe my own place. Somewhat in that order too. I think. Oh and maybe getting married… that may be in there too. But that’s a bit more complicated than the aforementioned.
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