Mt. Hale

Another hike, this one was cold and windy. Although we were sheltered from the real winds that were blowing that day. The National Weather Service was calling for gusts of up to 90 mph in the higher elevations. Mt. Hale is pretty sheltered and the summit is just a small clearing, so that is really the only time it was real windy and cold. 4.6 miles in 2 hours and 10 minutes.

There were lots of trees down along the road on the way up to the mountain. We also saw a moose on the way home. I just caught a picture of it through the windshield.

Mt. Garfield and Galehead

Hiked with Pete, Paul, and Andy. Its was damnn cold at the summit of Garfield, probably in the 20's, with winds around 40- 50 mph. There was an old foundation of a former fire tower, so we were able to get out of the wind and eat some food there.

I still don't have hiking boots (my last pair was stolen along with my car), so I used my running shoes. They are mostly mesh, so not too protective from the elements, and not great on ice. I also ran the jeans making for a sweet combination. It's funny to pass people on the trail with all the outdoor gear from EMS, when all I have on is street clothes, they must think I'm an idiot, oh well.

I'm writing this 5 days after the hike and I think I did permanant damage to my knee because it still hurts. This was the toughest hike so far I think, it took us almost as long as the Bonds Hike, but was 5 miles shorter. 15.3 miles in 8 hours and 30 minutes.