Another hike today. In the heat. It was hot, maybe 80, and felt like a spring day. Purple Blue Dicks bloomed all over the barren, burned hills.
I'm glad I was not leading the hike. Some people bit off more than they could chew. I did not have to concern myself with it. I did have to wait, however, but on such a nice day, I did not mind. Gave me time to hike barefoot for a while.
Seems like spring happens so quickly that winter lasts about a week anymore, if that.
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Saturday, January 02, 2010
Group hiking etiquette for the new year
I went for a hike today. I had to lead other people.
I don't think it is fair to the others to show up for a hike listed as strenuous if you are not able to maintain a 3mph pace yourself.
I don't think it is fair to the others to show up for a hike listed as strenuous and then stroll along like you are window shopping at the mall even though you are capable of walking faster and can plainly see that everyone has vanished up ahead of you.
And I definitely think if you have decided to take up hiking because it's the New Year and you have a resolution to lose weight you should stay home if the hike is rated as strenuous.
So please, everyone out there. If you see a group hike listed somewhere and it says the hike is strenuous or that there is 2000+ feet of elevation gain or that the pace is going to be fast, please, please stay home if you are new to hiking, or if your doctor said to get some moderate exercise or if you don't have proper gear for hiking. The gear does not have to be elaborate or expensive, but the things you have with you should indicate that you understand what is required to hike for 4-6 hours comfortably.
I don't think it is fair to the others to show up for a hike listed as strenuous if you are not able to maintain a 3mph pace yourself.
I don't think it is fair to the others to show up for a hike listed as strenuous and then stroll along like you are window shopping at the mall even though you are capable of walking faster and can plainly see that everyone has vanished up ahead of you.
And I definitely think if you have decided to take up hiking because it's the New Year and you have a resolution to lose weight you should stay home if the hike is rated as strenuous.
So please, everyone out there. If you see a group hike listed somewhere and it says the hike is strenuous or that there is 2000+ feet of elevation gain or that the pace is going to be fast, please, please stay home if you are new to hiking, or if your doctor said to get some moderate exercise or if you don't have proper gear for hiking. The gear does not have to be elaborate or expensive, but the things you have with you should indicate that you understand what is required to hike for 4-6 hours comfortably.
Friday, January 01, 2010
New Year
Yesterday The Man and I went for a nice 11 mile walk to the Gibraltar Mercury Mine. The mine is fenced off now, but it is still interesting to look at. The hike is pretty easy because it's all along a dirt road. The mud on the road was sticky and gave us Frankenstein shoes.
We actually stayed up late for New Year's Eve. We had a party invitation. It was a fun party. People brought musical instruments and we all played Irish music together all night long. The funniest part of the evening was when they turned the Dreidel song into a jig with the Mexican Hat Dance as the B part.
We toasted the New Year with a little bit of champagne. Then went home and went to bed.
Now it is a new year. My big hike was last year. I have no big hikes planned. It is difficult to find purpose and something to look forward to without a big adventure planned.
We actually stayed up late for New Year's Eve. We had a party invitation. It was a fun party. People brought musical instruments and we all played Irish music together all night long. The funniest part of the evening was when they turned the Dreidel song into a jig with the Mexican Hat Dance as the B part.
We toasted the New Year with a little bit of champagne. Then went home and went to bed.
Now it is a new year. My big hike was last year. I have no big hikes planned. It is difficult to find purpose and something to look forward to without a big adventure planned.
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