Pyramid Mountain

Some steep climbs and as always follow the maps

Notice my feats of strength!!

What I thought would be a short easy 2-3 mile hike turned out be a good six mile hike. I had read other comments on Pyramid Mountain, thought it to be simple. Ha, I was wrong. It was a lovely day temps comfortable, I believed we overdressed and their were a lot of hikers out there. That makes the SPES a happy group. Anyway back to the hike, good inclines some steep, and rocky plus a great view from the top. You can also see the Tripod rock formed from the glaciers. (As a sceptic I believe somebody got a crane up there).

We followed the blue trail to the yellow up to tripod rock then the red/white to blue back to red over to white and made it back. We found a lost family out there worrying about it getting dark, not knowing the markings but Keith bravely lead them home. They thanked us and we shook hands and returned to home base. I in the mean time had text ed my wife, because I believed we were lost also, imagine that the SPES lost. However due to our wonderful SPES sweatshirts we looked professional and they believed us. It was my fault my GPS batteries had died time to return to the old fashion compass and map. Orienteering classes next. Good thing Keith had a clue, in the woods okay we just got lost following road directions. Ah I love these Sunday expeditions. Remember compass and maps are your best friends out there. Next week another adventure maybe during the week some rants about unemployment.Now get out there and hike!

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all. It doesn't seem like much to be thankful for yet we strive to keep our heads up and remember what are forefathers came here for. Same thing we complain about Today. I am thankful to all those in the service keeping us safe, a hearty Thank you and keep safe. Remember after that big meal to take a nice hike and enjoy the outdoors, a nice Nor-Easter tomorrow and black Friday may prevent some from enjoying a truly wonderful outdoor experience. I naturally will be at the beach. Happy Thanksgiving once again.

Chester is not enjoying the Holidays, no turkey for him!!!

Bass River and the economy

The time has come to finally let it all out. This economy SUCKS!!!!! Big Time. Not only do we have to fight the depression, anxiety and wonders plus doubts of job security and financial stability, now it effects our expeditions. that's just wrong. we are to go out and see this great country of ours and let them know what the beauty of it all. I now get to deal with the pressures of a weak economy instead of trips.

However, I finally got to take a hike with the SPES to non-other than Bass River park. A 2 hour drive and a six mile hike will make you feel a little better. Also found something you don't see to much of any more a phone booth. Anyway we had a tough choice to make on this trip and Bass River won the draw of the cards. Nice lake , campsites and Even lean-to's. Hopefully next time we can camp out for the night. We were hoping to find the Batano trail 49.5 miles a nice trek one weekend. I hope that things turn around so that the US doesn't have to lose it's self worth and have a nation depressed from all. My suggestion is to go out and seek the great outdoors.