Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Hiking Prep

Tomorrow we're meeting John and Carol to hike the strenuous Picacho Peak trail. So while Jim was visiting, we took a warm-up hike up to Wind Cave in Usery Mountain Regional Park - a 3 mile round trip hike with an 800 ft. elevation gain.

It was a beautiful day - even the ocotillo were leafed out with the previous rain.


Just look at the crowd at Wind Cave! Maybe McDonalds should open a franchise there. Fries, anyone?


The water seepage enables these pretty plants to grow there.


Here we are at the top. I wonder if we'll look as happy tomorrow when we climb over twice as high. All four of us have done it before, but I was younger then.
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4 comments:

  1. sallyFebruary 18, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    Looks like a great hike. Good luck on Picacho Peak. Ive heard it's brutal!!

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  2. gumoFebruary 18, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    Your blog and attitude is inspiring and contagious. Thanks for the wonderful stories and photos. It gives me hope that I can do the same some day soon. Thanks.

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  3. DianaFebruary 18, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    I never did make it up Picacho Peak - bummer! Looks like you guys are having great weather. Wish I was there!

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  4. Ted and Mary EllenFebruary 19, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    I'm so glad you both are able to continue such strenuous hikes! I'm just a little envious!!

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