There were too many stories of Emme and our hikes together to include in one book—this is one such story. Distance: 2 miles Difficulty: Moderate. Elevation: Start: 10,820 feet at the westerly ruins of Independence VillageEnd Elevation: 11,600 feet On July 4th, 1879 there was a gold strike up high on a pass only traveled […]
How Difficult is that Mountain to Climb?
Is it a hike? Is it scary? Is it tougher further up where you can’t see? Thinking of heading into the mountains for a great outdoor challenge? My experience is in the Rocky Mountains where most of the very high mountains in the continental U.S. are, the highest of which are over 14,000 feet called […]
“Leaves of Three, Let it Be” and Other Important Plant Knowledge for Hikes
Unless you have an expert with you on a hike, my recommendation is to stay away from eating anything you find on the trail. When it comes to poisonous plants, don’t even touch them. Poison Oak and Poison Ivy These plants contain oils that when rubbed onto the skin can cause an intensely itchy or […]
What is a Hike?
What is a Hike? For most of us, a hike is anything ranging from a walk to a climb, typically on natural terrain ranging from dirt paths to trickier surfaces such as rocks, scree, tree roots, and even streams. Usually, a hike is longer than a walk. It could be an hour or two or […]