Too much Fun Me thinks you should be working in a shoe shop,fifty hours a week @ $6.50 per.You are having way too much fun!!!!! and I'm jealous.Keep up the great work....
Whoa Looks cool man. I need to get up there next year. I'm glad you didn't drive off the side of the mountain whilst you were driving while photographing. Well done sir.
Of Course I'll be home for Christmas this year! I missed you last year it won't happen twice! I'm glad to see you on here. On another note Erik Perkins and I are still eating popcorn from that week (not the popcorn I bathed in, which I hear now had medicinal properties, but the 'clean popcorn').
You are out of control Luke, that is without a doubt the most ridiculous waste of $64 I have ever seen. Congratulations. Your going to be home for Xmas this year, right?
Oh, and hi Wanda and Valerie!
This entry Such great lengths for comedy. The best! :)
P.S. I sure hope you have an air popper! From experience, I can say that cooking 8 lbs of popcorn on the stove is not an easy task.
what a post! Luke Shorty! Why you sure do have some good lookin' folks on this here web-blog-post of yours. Such a vivid retelling as well. Kudos to you sir! I anxiously await to hear about your next move.
Hear the motors running, looking for adventure Sorry, the everglades is a bit South of us. More in the area where my Son lives in Ft. Myers. He is in charge of TNT a fund raising group of Tri-Athletes that raise money for Cancer research. He is just a few semesters away from his Masters in Finance at Florida Gulf Coast University and also Graduated from UF with a degree in Socialogy then realized what he did. Mike is 28 and probably near your age. He went up to Maine on a few trips and knows your Sister and John and met Norma a few times.
If your ever down in that area he would be a great one to hook up with. He is getting married in November of this year. They have already purchased their home and getting ready for the big day.
So where the Gators Play is the University of Florida. Title Town USA.
Enjoy your adventure, and think about getting a Hog for the next one.
Bob
Re: Fantastic Adventure Now that sounds like a plan to me! Hey I've always wanted to go down and see the everglades, that's sort of in your neck of the woods huh?
Fantastic Adventure Hi, we never met but in the family loop. John's Moms Brother from
down where the Gators Play. We also have a common denominator
in that I have been teaching Math in High School for longer then you
been on this rock. John sent me your blog, and I completely enjoyed your adventure. Way to go, this is the time for you to do such things.
I will bring the A-1 for the Buffalo feast. When you are older we will talk about adding a few Harley Adventures to your resume.
Wow, those are some gorgeous photos, Luke, and I love the BFF shot of you and Valerie! ;)
Re: Photos of the trip - Unfortunately, I took no people photos, and forgot my camera when I went rock climbing. However, there are tons of Yellowstone and wildlife photos up on facebook . . .
This Year Luke. Thanks - and happy hiking. So, the hiking ridge was my big accomplishment last year. Since I think it's important to announce your hiking goals early in the season (that way, your friends will nag you until you accomplish them) I'll announce them officially here. 1) Extend the usual hike to Hyalite Lake and go to the summit of Hyalite Peak. 2) Hike Alex Lowe Peak. Haven't been up there since it's been officially named. 3) The Elephant - see if there's an actual trail that lead up there from the Blackmore Saddle. 4) Ross Peak Summit - I understand finding the correct route is important. There, I've said it!!
Terry C.
Good Points Terry you are absolutely right about the peak names I got them mixed up and I do distinctly remember the game trail and it is extremely easy to go down the wrong path! Thanks for reading and maybe I'll see you out on the trail! -Luke
Well Done! One Clarification Wonderful narrative. It reminded me of my trip in October of 2006, when it was decidedly cooler that your hike in July. It was actually my 3rd attempt to hike the ridge. The tradeoff was that I nearly got blown off the ridge a few times in 40-MPH gusts.
You were wise to get good directions in advance because there are 4 particular places where it is almost "natural" to make the wrong trail decision. So, for those attempting this trail for the first time, speak to someone who has hiked it before because otherwise, it will take you as many as 3 attempts (as it did me) to hike the ridge because you too can get hopelessly off course.
Also, I believe (I could be worng, it's happened before) that the mountain above Ross Pass (and above Bridger Bowl) is not actually Bridger Peak. I believe the FOM Peak you refer to is actually called Bridger Peak. And, the decision you made to go left (on the most obvious path) is one of the 4 places I mentioned previously. It is actually a game trail that peters out.
Another word of caution about bringing a dog. If your dog enjoys chasing wildlife, he/she may try to run after the mountain goats on the ridge. This could be a big mistake for your dog, since mountain goats will lead your dog over the gnarliest terrain you'd ever imagine. So, unless Fido is under voice control, leave him at home. Carrying enough water for yourself and for Fido (not water on the route at all) is almost impossible.
Anyway, great writing, and a great adventure. Congrats!!!!
Terry C
FYI Your "weird flower" (above pic) is called a "Bird Of Paradise". They grow naturally up and down the California coast. They are my very favoritest flower in the whole wide world, so thanks for the pic. I enjoyed it.
Thoughts on the Death Valley Hike I just saw a documentary on PBS the other day. It was all about people who try to tempt fate by fooling around in Death Valley. Anyway, some guy thought it would be a good idea to try to hike it in the summer, at night, and try to live off the land. Well, he got lost, disoriented, (you know it is still 90 degrees at night in the summer there), lost his water, and 2 weeks later some other guys found his remains mummified in the desert, 20 miles off course. So I would say, not such a good idea. But it does sound like fun. Maybe try it somewhere less dangerous.
After finishing my masters degree in mathematics at Montana State, I've moved back east to explore, live, and learn about the cool places and things to do on the Eastern Seaboard.... full info
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Too much Fun
Me thinks you should be working in a shoe shop,fifty hours a week @ $6.50 per.You are having way too much fun!!!!! and I'm jealous.Keep up the great work....