Month: June 2022

Red Rocks all ablaze

Contrasting geology

With snowy mountains.

To get in good shape

I carry a heavy pack

Thoreau’s my ballast

In my attempt to get in shape for doing some backpacking this summer, I have been doing some hiking while wearing my backpack.   To get better accustomed to the weight that I will be carrying on the trail, I’ve been loading the pack with between 15 to 28 pounds.  Yesterday it was 26 pounds. 
Not wanting to throw in the sleeping bag, pad, clothes, food, etc. I’ve been adding books wrapped in plastic (because of all of the recent rain) to my pack.  The heaviest books I take are a complete set of Thoreau’s journals (1837-1861).  Weight 10 pounds 13 OZ.
“A traveler! I love his title. A traveler is to be reverenced as such. His profession is the best symbol of our life. Going from–toward; it is the history of every one of us.”
― Henry David Thoreau, The Journal, 1837-1861
 

Nature and humans

Form silhouettes at sunset

Two hearts are as one

A rather steep hike

Had rain going up and down

Some great mountain views

Did this hike with my hiking buddy, Mary.  Elevation gain is 1666 feet in 2.7 miles.

Today hiked eight miles

I need to take a shower

Must first write haiku

The shortest of nights

Spring winds have turned the star-wheel

Summer’s upon us

Dynamic storm clouds

Moisture for a thirsty land

With wet feet I walk

Colorado Trail

Winding upwards through green woods

Cool truckin’ on snow.

Plants, flowers, birds, bees

Loving rain in my garden

Rejoice! The Earth breathes.

Can anyone find the spider in one of these photos (no, not the lily)

Heat-loving microbes

Make these bright vivid colors

Beauty by small things