first hike of the Summer …

I was looking for a good first hike of the season. And a chance to test my full set of gear.

My original plan of scrambling Ha Ling, then wild camping, was abandoned after I heard about a better option from local hiker Kelly Mock.

In fact, I walked out Kelly’s front door directly to the trailhead and up the mountain …

MacDonald-in-April

read more – scrambling Lady MacDonald, Canmore, Alberta

dreaming of a desert hike …

It’s bloody SNOWING in Calgary.

I need 5-6 days in an arid, quiet, bleakly beautiful wilderness.

death-valley
Photo © 1998-2008 Abe Kleinfeld
www.abekleinfeld.com

… I’m ripping library books on MP3 right now, getting ready for future hiking adventures.

Leon visits Canmore

My buddy Leon was in town visiting Altadore Gymnastics Club.

Leon
Leon

A group of us went up to Canmore to stay with Kelly Mock (who recently relocated from Whitehorse).

Cougar Creek
Cougar Creek

Our day hike in Cougar Creek I posted on my hiking blog.

trip report – climbing Mt Adams, WA

Mission accomplished.

The FARTs got to the summit under the expert leadership of Matt Wilson.

Morgen, Lisa, Dave, Rick
Morgen, Lisa, Dave, Rick

Dave Adlard – full trip report and links to photos

Good adventure! But … I still prefer hiking.