International Mountain Day -- 11 DecemberI have never done any arduous mountain climbing requiring rappelling or scaling cliffs, but I have enjoyed hiking to mountain peaks along trails. And in general, I love being in the woods and camping. The very first peak I climbed was Vanderwhacker... See More » (1)
One of my cousins sent the following on the family text…I don’t do much hiking personally, but she does and so do other family members. I thought it might be of use to someone here… (1)
A couple of photos from my hike yesterdayA ribbon snake and a woodpecker. Saw lots of beautiful frogs too but didn’t get shots. (2)
Hiking in the CatskillsI love these mountains. They were already old when the Rockies and the Alps were born. I'm conscious of that as I walk. I can feel the eons under my feet. They're beautiful, but also feel haunted. Like they demand your respect as you enter. It's easy... See More » (8)
Appalachian trail early morning The dew so heavy I could drink it from the leaves. And into the forest And up the mountain To the ridge (14)
