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Alex Knob Trail – Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand 2/3/25
Monday, February 3, 2025 Alex Knob Trail – Franz Josef Glacier Cloudy, cool, mid 50s Ian, Court, and Doc 8.09 miles Franz Josef is a neat town in the valley below the Franz Josef Glacier. It was named after the Austrian emperor in the… Continue Reading “Alex Knob Trail – Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand 2/3/25”
Cotswolds Day 5 – Moreton-In-Marsh to Bourton-on-the-Water 9/24/24
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 12 miles Back on trail! Mom would meet us a few miles in at Stow-on-the-Wold. Court and I set out across the pastures on a chilly and cloudy, but not rainy, morning. This is the longest day of hiking and… Continue Reading “Cotswolds Day 5 – Moreton-In-Marsh to Bourton-on-the-Water 9/24/24”
Cotswolds Day 1 – Cheltenham to Winchcombe 9/20/24
Friday, September 20, 2024 8 miles After taking the train into Cheltenham Spa from London, we woke up the next morning and set off on our first day of hiking in the Cotswolds. We left the BnB and headed north through the town, following… Continue Reading “Cotswolds Day 1 – Cheltenham to Winchcombe 9/20/24”
Cotswolds Overview
September 2024 I figured I would start out by explaining what these next few blog posts would really be about, as I don’t want to just jump into a fairly unique experience without context. This September, Court and I joined my parents for a… Continue Reading “Cotswolds Overview”
AT Southern Terminus and Benton MacKaye Trail 10/21/16
Friday, October 21, 2016 Hike: Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus and Benton MacKaye Trail, near Dahlonega, GA Weather: windy, misty, cold, mid 50s Hikers: Ian, Court, Isaac Length: 5.13 miles This was my second hike on the AT in the last couple… Continue Reading “AT Southern Terminus and Benton MacKaye Trail 10/21/16”
St. Edward’s Park 10/01/16
Saturday, October 1, 2016 Hike: St. Edward’s Park – Austin, TX Weather: cool, overcast, upper 60s Hikers: Ian, Matt Tray, several others from Meet Up Length: 2.8 miles My buddy Matt Tray sent out a facebook invite to go hike on… Continue Reading “St. Edward’s Park 10/01/16”
Wuksachi Lodge Trail/Twin Lakes Trail Overnight – Sequoia NP – California 9/3/16 – 9/4/16
Saturday and Sunday, September 3-4, 2016 Wuksachi Lodge Trail/Twin Lakes Trail Overnight – Sequoia NP – California ~18 miles This was the big hike for this trip. I sent in my wilderness permit application on the first day I was able,… Continue Reading “Wuksachi Lodge Trail/Twin Lakes Trail Overnight – Sequoia NP – California 9/3/16 – 9/4/16”
Bash Bish Falls, Mt. Washington, MA 7/26/16
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 Hike: Bash Bish Falls Trail, Mt. Washington, MA Weather: calm, sunny, warm, low 80s Hikers: Ian, Court, Jack, PJ, Doc, Susan Length: 1.5 miles We hiked this short trail just about 15 minutes from where we stayed… Continue Reading “Bash Bish Falls, Mt. Washington, MA 7/26/16”
Walnut Creek Greenbelt 6/26/16
Sunday, June 26, 2016 Hike: Walnut Creek Greenbelt Weather: Humid, hot, low 90s Hikers: Ian, Court, Biff, Riley Length: 2.9 miles This is one of the few trails in Austin we haven’t done yet. It’s not really a trail, but a… Continue Reading “Walnut Creek Greenbelt 6/26/16”
Colorado Bend SP – Gorman Falls Trail 6/18/16
Saturday, June 18, 2016 Hike: Colorado Bend SP – Gorman Falls Trail, near San Saba, TX Weather: HOT, humid, sunny, HOT Hikers: Ian, Court, Greg, Cat, Sam Length: 3.8 miles The four of us plus Sam got up early to beat… Continue Reading “Colorado Bend SP – Gorman Falls Trail 6/18/16”
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