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I eat cake, run, swim, and toast on my birthday
wake and cake Breakfast birthday cake run Snow Valley Peak Selfie swim Snow Valley Peak Selfie toast Chris and Jenny get married …and now I am the answer to life, the universe, and everything…
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Hidden Beach to Herlan Peak
Had a nice run up Herlan Peak today with John. Ann and Sue greeted us at Hidden Beach afterward for a swim – perfect for a hot day. John on Herlan Peak View from Herlan Peak
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PCT Ebbets Pass to Carson Pass
This was a couple weeks ago now, but still shows how nice a summer run on Pacific Crest Trail can be. I pushed my running range a little bit, soaked in a lot of beauty, and even greeted a small bear before scaring it off. Ann graciously shuttled for me and got a nice swim…
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Grouse Ridge Camping
Ann and I went camping in a new spot last weekend with Colin and Chelsea. The five miles of bumpy road was a little painful for Ann, but she was still able to do a few short sub-mile hikes. I’m full of hope that this marks the beginning of a real healing period for her.…
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Alone in Camp 4 for Memorial Day Weekend
Ann and I were looking for some peace and quiet for the weekend, so we headed to Camp 4. Not the one in Yosemite, where I imagine climber bodies were packed like sardines this weekend. We went to Gooch Spring, campground #4 in Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge. It delivered on the peace and quiet, giving…
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San Francisco Olga Kern Weekend
Hoping that Ann is able to walk enough to enjoy the city, we head for the bay to see our favorite pianist Olga Kern. Ann does well and, though not without pain, makes the bus trip to the concert hall and climbs many flights of stairs to our balcony seats. We enjoy a couple of…
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Lahontan Reservoir Camping
Ann wanted to see a new place in Nevada for her overnight healing outing this weekend, and chose Lahontan reservoir. It was a little trashed, as we expected, but also expansive and pretty quiet. There are pelicans there now with the geese, ducks, and killdeer, but a new one to me was some kind of…
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Healing for Ann’s birthday
With Ann healing from surgery this birthday feels unique. We’re striving for the peace she needs to heal, while the world outside feels more turbulent and chaotic than ever. One night in the tent is definitely a step in the right direction. Washoe lake campground works well, with easy access and sites I can set…
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A little morning powder in the front country
It was an unexpectedly sweet powder day on Tamarack Peak and Mt Houghton yesterday. I’m very thankful I was able to catch it. Mark skinning up Fresh snow Broken Glass Reclimbing Broken Glass
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Business on Tamarack
Ann convinced my colleague visiting from Vermont to start our workday with a snowshoe up Tamarack. We made it back in time for a client call from the parking lot – on time to the minute. Not bad. Shod Summit climb Victors