Then all of a sudden, I saw an American flag vigorously waving in the stiff breeze to my left. I started to walk toward it and then realized it was perched on the very edge of a sheer rock cliff.
Tag: wildflowers
Buffalo Peak and Surprises
Our goal today was to get to the top of Buffalo Peak. In May, we made up to the base of the last steep push to the peek. However, Ann and I were so distracted by the flowers, as shown in the post from May, that we ran out of time and said we would have to come back and do it again.
Early Light on Cascade Saddle Trail
What are the chances? There are hundreds and hundreds of trails within 30 minutes of my house. It was Sunday morning after 8am, which in Utah, you barely see anyone. And I run into the same people riding their horses. Go figure.
A Not-So-Secret Lake
This is one of Ann's photos. Very nice! Frequenters to this blog will know that I have had a wonderful hiking season so far this year. I have had lots of milestones reached and have experienced amazing beauty. Today reached a whole new level. Wildflowers were everywhere on today's most amazing hike! And when I … Continue reading A Not-So-Secret Lake
Best of June 2020
The best of my photos from June 2020.
Climbing Closer to the Summit
Today, Ann and I climbed up more than half way to 4.1 miles. We had a 2,100 foot elevation increase on this wonderfully beautiful journey on a day with perfect hiking weather. Another key milestone for today was the fact that we reached 9,500 feet of altitude on the hike. That is the highest I have ever been hiking.
Pictorial Week in Review June 1-7
Primrose Overlook
Sometimes being in the wrong place works out fine. My hike today was an example of that.
End of Summer Sloping
We had a great Labor Day weekend getaway. We visited two ski areas and each surprised us with all the super cool summer fun they have. #ziplines #slides #skijumping #tubing #tram #mountains @Snowbird #UtahOlympicPark #UtahLifeElevated #wildflowers #trails #ParkCity #summer #weather
