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- July 14 – New trail – CCC Middle Fork Rd
- Dec 30 Saturday – Christmas in Aiken Day 10 – Heading home
- Dec 29 Friday – Christmas in Aiken Day 9 – More relaxing
- Dec 28 Thursday – Christmas in Aiken Day 8 – Charleston
- Dec 27 Wednesday – Christmas in Aiken Day 7 – Fort Sumter
- Dec 26 Tuesday – Christmas in Aiken Day 6 – Folly Beach
- Dec 25 Monday – Christmas in Aiken Day 5 – Christmas day
- Dec 24 Sunday – Christmas in Aiken Day 4 – Christmas Eve
- Dec 23 Saturday – Christmas in Aiken Day 3- a Saturday for relaxing
- Dec 22 Friday – Christmas in Aiken Day 2- Flight to Augusta
Category Archives: Hiking
Early Rattlesnake Ledge hikes; Shed Roof replacement
On Thursday after work, I stopped at Lowe’s to pickup the materials I’d need to redo the shed roof. Having previously stripped the old cedar shingles off, I planned to attack this small job over the July 4 wknd. I … Continue reading
10 miles on Rattlesnake Mtn; Shed roof replacement
I’ve done it a few times now, but it is such a nice trail that I never tire of it, especially since its so close to home. My plan on Saturday the 27th was to park the car at Snoqualmie … Continue reading
Exploring Skykomish WA and Stevens Pass on Hwy 2
After previously talking with Bill Carter at work about Skykomish and its rail history, and doing a little research online, I decided to ask Dad a couple days ago if he had time to go for a days outing to … Continue reading
Oh Man, what a great day! THE SEQUEL
Saturday the 30th turned out to be something special. This time I got up at 4:30 to clear skies and an expected warmer day, warmer than last week. Again I had oatmeal and raisins, got dressed, and hit the trail … Continue reading
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Oh Man, what a great day!
Saturday the 22nd turned out to be something special. I got up at 5:45 to clear skies and an expected warmer day. Finally. I had breakfast of oatmeal with raisins, the let it settle a bit. I put on my … Continue reading
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A Hiking and Yard Work weekend
The weather was finally decent this weekend, albeit slightly cool in the mornings. Saturday I started up Rattlesnake at 7:45 and had the ledge to myself for about 15 minutes. The sun was out and it felt good, with only … Continue reading
Weekend NOT nice enough for two hikes
Dammit! I had really hoped for another really nice weekend but it just wasn’t to be. Friday evening I mowed the lawn because some drizzle was expected on Saturday. Good thing I did. So I didn’t hike. I could have … Continue reading
Weekend nice enough for two hikes
On Saturday, the forecast was for mostly clear skies and warming temps, it ended up mid 60’s. While there was a high overcast that tempered the brightness a bit, the warmth was very encouraging after a long cold winter. I … Continue reading
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This was the weekend I’ve been waiting for!
With all the work thats suddenly piled up because of Alan’s stroke, I had to spend a good part of Saturday the 4th at the office. But the weather FINALLY showed what I hope is what we can expect much … Continue reading
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2nd hike 2009
Saturday the 17th started off beautifully. Clear skies cool but not cold, just right for a hike. I started up Rattlesnake at 9am, surprised by how many cars were there already. Not many people on the trail going up, so … Continue reading
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First Hike of 2009
Saturday January 3 started out pretty nice. Calm air, albeit cold, kept the 30 degree tempurature comfortable for hiking. The snow from the past 3 weeks had built up to a nice flattened pathway up the Rattlesnake Ledge trail and … Continue reading
Hiking, and other things
Each of the past two weeks(Nov 22 & 29) I was able to get in my normal short hike up Rattlesnake Ledge. Great days in both cases, which allowed me to do various things at home after the hikes. The … Continue reading
Need a Hike, BAD
The weather has been too poor the past 4 weeks to enjoy a good hike, and after last weeks rain storms, Saturday was finally and actually a great weather day. Temps in the 50’s, nearly 60. Bright but not fully … Continue reading
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A Heavenly Day for Hiking, Part 2
Saturday was an alright day, cool but clearing, got up to low 60’s, it couldn’t decide what it wanted to do. I was the same way, couldn’t decide what I wanted or needed to do. One of the options was … Continue reading
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A Heavenly day for hiking
The weather has been great here now most of the week and should be continuing that way into next week. No rain forecast until maybe Wednesday next. So I must take advantage of it and get my exercise. Today I … Continue reading
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A good hike today
Went up to Kendall’s Katwalk, a 5-1/4 mile hike in on the Pacific Crest Trail, north from Snoqualmie Pass. I forgot to take my camera. It was such a nice day, it really ticked me off. Oh well, I had … Continue reading
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