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Lost Canyon – Squaw Canyon Loop Hike
The rock-filled Vistas of the Needles trigger memories of my hikes with Ann here 8 years ago, but we still take a wrong turn getting to our trailhead. The decision to repeat one of the previous hikes intrigues me – what will I remember, and what will surprise me? One great thing about the Canyonlands…
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Road Trip To Moab
We squeak over Vail Pass between closings for snow, then coast merrily down the Colorado River into Utah, where we enter a very different world. By nightfall we’re closing in on the Needles Outpost, where Dad and Sarah are waiting for us in campsite 23.
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Lake Agnes Snowshoe/ski
Cousin Doug proposes a low-key outing to Lake Agnes, which sounds just right to me. There’s still a lot of snow up on the peaks! See notes on the pictures for details:
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Live Music: CSO & Sharon Isbin
Life has been demanding things other than music reviews lately, but let me say that Sharon Isbin made my first classical guitar concert something I’d love to repeat. I wish this instrument, and this musician, would become more prominent. Fabulous. The program: Ravel Alborado del gracioso Vivaldi Guitar Concerto in D major Rodrigo Concierto de…
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Ice Bridge to The Palace
The forecast has been promising temps up to 70°F for days, and we join a small horde of sun-greedy climbers looking for warm moves at The Palace. The first move is the river crossing, as always. We find it still frozen, although the size of the ice bridge has decreased significantly since my last visit.…
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Movie: Tideland (2007)
Terry Gilliam’s recent movies have disappointed me, but I’m always willing to give him a chance. This time he has finally hit his stride again with a signature over-the-top Gilliam film that nevertheless treads a fine line between perversities in human nature that we can relate to and those that offend us, making us question…
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Downsizing Again
The blog has been quiet, yes, but only due to big things afoot in the physical realm! This slideshow should explain what we’ve been up to. Hover over Notes and use the arrow keys to scroll for the full commentary. I even caught some live action:
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Movie: Hot Fuzz (2007)
Truly excellent action movie satire, but lasted longer than my enthusiasm for it did. Referred by Mark
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Movie: The Lives of Others (2006)
A finely crafted portrait of life in East Berlin before the wall came down, this movie is full of tiny details that bring your mind back to sift through long after it’s over. Certified Fresh
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A little sun at the Palace
Clare comes up from Denver hoping for sun, but high clouds just seem to thicken. The temperature still hasn’t reached freezing when she gets here, but she’s game to do a little hiking if it’s too cold for climbing, so we head up Poudre Canyon anyway. The clouds don’t lift, but it is warmer at…