Birds, Surf, Sand
Birds, Surf, Sand. Davenport Landing. January 14, 2006. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.
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January 2006
Pacific Storm
Pacific Storm. South of San Francisco. January 14, 2006. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.
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Ridgtop Oak Snag
Ridgetop Oak Snag at Sunset. Calero Park. January 13, 2006. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.
Another Lightweight Pack
“Cyberhobo” posted a comment on yesterdays reference to the Two-Heel Drive story on lightweight packs:
My MountainSmith Auspex is pretty tough for the weight. I think they nailed the perfect comprimise with it.
I have to agree. I also own an Auspex and it represents a very useful middle ground between the old school behemoth packs [...]
The Stegner Special?
A hike that leaves you in shape to hit sportsmen’s show. This week stands out because I’m looking for a first-class hike that I can chop short if necessary because of weather or time — and still have the energy to set out for the International Sportsmen’s Exposition in San Mateo. The best answers for [...]
More January Oak Trees
More Oak Trees. Prospect #3 Trail, Almaden Quicksilver Park. January 8, 2005. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.
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Oaks on the Prospect #3 Trail
Oaks on the Prospect #3 Trail. Almaden Quicksilver Park. January 8, 2005. © Copyright G Dan Mitchell.
After being on the road (in Seattle) for the past four days, I managed to get out for a nice hike this morning. This was one of the January California days on which it starts out feeling cold but [...]
OK, I was wrong
For quite a few years I have had relatives living in the Seattle area and other points Pacific and Northwest. Although I had heard that this part of the world is wet - very wet - every time I visited the weather was beautiful, often with sunny skis and temperatures in the 70s and 80s. [...]
Finally, a New Year’s Hike… Sort Of
We can use the rain and I enjoy a good storm, but the past few days have not been good for hiking. I missed my New Year’s Day hike because, well because we had winds of nearly 60 mph and about 15% of our normal annual rainfall… in one day.
Yesterday, surprising even the weatherman [...]
Pick Me! Pick Me!
Apparently my Photoblog has been nominated for inclusion in a “best of” competition for photo blogs at the Photography Blogs Network. I wouldn’t mind at all if you want to vote for me… :-)
Visit http://www.heartlandoutdoorsman.com/phototech and vote for Dan Mitchell’s Photoblog.
Thanks!
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