Morning y'all, It's a beautiful, calm morning up top. The high yesterday reached 42 degrees. The overnight low was 30 degrees. It was 32 degrees and clear at 7am observation. The mountain received .63" of rain yesterday during some consistent afternoon and evening showers. There is little snow remaining up top, but be aware that the trails still have some really slick sections. I'd recommend some sort of traction devices if you want to make it up or down in one piece. Is there any finer feeling than drifting to sleep with silence and stars? I give thanks every evening for this gift. The calm, the serenity, the natural ease of it all... if that doesn't get into your blood and bones, I don't know what does. Everything in it's right place. Cultivate stillness and you are bound to be forever rich.
tim 'o thy
1/13/2015 02:49:56 am
Yeah I'm tongue-tied and dizzy and I can't keep it to myself.....
elktonbrant
1/13/2015 10:25:34 am
If anyone wants to know why JP recommends microspikes when winter hiking Alum, just look at the first picture here. I have walked over this spot in icy conditions several times, but this picture is both gorgeous and intimidating all at the same time. NICE picture JP!
JP
1/14/2015 01:18:53 am
Paula,
Rob
1/13/2015 03:00:17 pm
Great words and thoughts as always JP. Reminds me of a verse of scripture-- "Be still and know that I am God."
Tom
1/14/2015 12:59:30 am
You're a regular little Yoda. So wise!
Loraine
1/20/2015 08:15:46 am
When you can't be there pictures are the next best thing!! Comments are closed.
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