Berryman Trail — twenty-six miles to go. My plan is to spend a leisurely four days hiking those twenty-six miles.
Galaxy S21 Ultra
Little Paddy Creek crossing on the North/South Loop Shortcut — This is the crossing on the shortcut between the North and South Loops. You used to be able to cross straight over here, but now it is too deep for my short legs.
March 1, 2025 12:19
Camped at ‘Paddy Creek Trolltunga.’ 1
March 1, 2025 9:47
Today, I’m wondering when that unsupported span will collapse. It’s a good 100 ft.
March 1, 2025 9:46
End of Day Two’s hike — I’m stopping at ‘Paddy Creek Trolltunga’ tonight. +1
February 28, 2025 16:21
Gary at the end of Day Two’s hike.
February 28, 2025 16:18
The second Big Paddy Creek crossing — After crossing the creek, the sign directs you to go right. No, not anymore. Follow the trail to your left. 1
February 28, 2025 14:14
Frozen stock pond.
February 28, 2025 12:15
Looking out across ‘Spring Hollow.’
February 28, 2025 10:29
Camped above ‘Spring Hollow.’
February 28, 2025 10:05
‘Spring Hollow’ — I decided to camp above the big rock formation on the right. 2
February 27, 2025 16:00
‘Spring Hollow’ a great secluded spot — Getting here across all the large boulders and down the steep hollow sides can be a bit sketchy, but worth the effort.
February 27, 2025 15:58
Spring in ‘Spring Hollow’ — This spring is proving to be very reliable and was running well.
February 27, 2025 15:52
North Loop — At the start of the Shortcut to the North Loop. Paddy Creek Wilderness, February 2025.
February 27, 2025 14:04
Signs of confusion — It appears that the most popular route, along the North Loop to the falls (straight ahead) is no longer signposted. Plus, my plans and lots more confusion in general. Five-minute read, +4
February 27, 2025 12:27
Redistribution — After over a year of working out, I haven’t lost any weight, but it has moved around. My body fat percentage has dropped, and my muscle mass has increased slightly.
February 17, 2025 10:32
No smoke without fire — I was some miles away the smoke was thick at the farm, and ash was falling from the sky. This was from a prescribed burn, not a wildfire.
January 28, 2025 17:35
No work. Feed me!
January 24, 2025 8:21
Dick on Ginger’s office couch.
January 22, 2025 15:46
Dick — Our grandcat has been visiting since before Christmas. He’s going home soon.
January 13, 2025 15:59
Back at the Tower Trailhead. No tracks — so no one else has been here. Now I’ve got to get all that snow off the car.
January 11, 2025 13:51
Getting close to the trailhead — heading east on the Pilot (Tower) Trail.
January 11, 2025 13:24
Another Pole (Pete) Hollow Trail junction cairn selfie — Well, it had to be done with some snow in the background.
January 11, 2025 13:04
Heading east on the Pilot (Tower) Trail in the snow — Watch out for those low hanging boughs, they’ll dump their snowy burden on you if you touch them.