Smiling's my favorite!

Wagon wheel

This is the left front foot of a cougar. There were several other prints in dirt that were better but not photographic... Also a picture of the trail. I did not go to the top due to the snow...also because of the tracks....

Lattins cider mill

It was a lot of fun. The apple fritters there are incredible.

Mount Rose....again

You would think I only know of one hike. It was beautiful today no rain minimal wind. The small streams that have been empty now have water. I couldn't figure out where that water came from. There is no snow on the mountain. As I walked along I could see lots of water dripping down from. Beautiful land cover. In one place you could see. The water running down the green carpet like icicles then running off into a small stream. Wow. It was amazing.

Mount Rose 10/12/12

A beautiful day. Sun at times covered clouds. Sitting on the summit I watched the clouds roll in below me. It was an awesome sight. I just took several pictures of the trees. It was an amazing day!!! This year I climbed Mt Rose 4 times. Wagon wheel twice and mt Elsinore. I made it to the summit this time in 2 hours and 1.5 down with. 30 lb pack. I getting ready for Mt Rainier next year. Gearing up for snow shoeing....

More Ellinor

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Mount Ellinor

This hike has been closed for almost a year because of aggressive goats. Last a guy got killed I heard he was trying to feed one....this hike is absolutely spectacular! It is my favorite so far. It starts out as an easy hike through old growth trees firs etc. then the last 1.5 miles is brutal. Very brutal. Climb up volcanic rocks in 4 wheel drive. Steps until you arrive at a 360. The last pictures show the summit.