I've been hiking with a group of geezers for a few months. My favorite geezer is my dad, whose real name is Papa, but really they are
all wonderful.
These are some photos of a hike we took today, to a footbridge on the North Fork of the American river. What I love about hiking, with these guys especially, is that there is so much to discover. There are small stories, big stories, and mysteries all around (which is why I brought my camera).
It was only a 4 mile hike, but it was 1700 feet down to the river and back. Don't let anyone tell you down is easier than up!
Here is our hike from my perspective:
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| My dad makes a plan, because that's what he does. |
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| Note the bit of mist in the river basin. |
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| The fancy trial signage. |
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| Down! Give me a break, literally. |
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| We caught up to the mist. |
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Forest service foot bridge for....a lady in her 30's and 6 guys in their 60's?
Your (or your grandparent's) tax dollars at work. |
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| Mystery memorial. Don't look down. |
I want to comment on your "downhill is easier than uphill" comment. Spoken like a mid-30's person.
ReplyDeleteWhen you get into your mid-40's (and assuming you are still fit), things may start changing. That uphill may start looking a little better than downhill.
Papa