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  • Chased off by a bear

    Let me dash any hopes for pictures right away – there is no photographic evidence of this, the first time a bear has run me out of a campsite. The signs were clear but odd. A big pile of less-than-two-day-old bear scat near our prospective tent site should have been enough, but we were tired.…

  • Sonora Peak Anniversary Hike

    Ann and I are both gleeful that she’s able to hike enough to summit a peak in the Sierras on our 11th anniversary. We weren’t sure if we’d be doing this together again or not, which makes this an especially sweet day together. Ann makes the pass Ridge on Sonora Peak Ann summits Sonora Peak…

  • 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…

  • 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

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…