Of course I had to give my trustful motorcycle a name! Zaoie … (combo of Zen + Tao + “ie” <— for fun)) . Anyway, here I am in Nevada City, the final stop on my trip before returning to Marin. I’m putting her in her trailer. But I now understand how cowboys could get …
This is a semi-private entry. But what the heck, if you want to listen to it, go for it. It’s about what I see coming ahead upon my return to California …
Ok … I realized I had the video camera on telephoto, so I decided to reshoot in a winder angle mode. This is a bit longer. There is some wind noise, but it’s not bad. And Zoe … she is as “lively’ as ever …
Pam Morris and I did a hike up to the Baldy Overlook, along with her dog Zoe. Besides being a very dear friend, Pam is the publisher of the Mountain Express, the weekly newspaper in the Ketchum/Sun Valley area.
So, as I’m heading back down from Lookout to Roundhouse, I pass three women whom I’d already passed on the way up. Well, maybe they weren’t exactly lost, but they were thinking about heading for the top, and – as late as it was – there was no way they were going to make it …
I came across these black things hanging on poles while doing a hike on Baldy. I’m guessing they’re to help with the pine beetle infestation …
A couple weekends ago I hiked up to the top of Baldy thinking I’d catch a ride all the way down from the top. Wrrroooonnnnnnnng! Now that summer is over, the gondola is the only lift running on weekends, and it only goes to Roundhouse. Anyway, here I am on top of Baldy realizing I’ve …
Whoops … the lifts don’t bring you down from the top! Read More »
Louie Stur was an icon and inspiration to many people in the Sun Valley area. Not only did he bring an elegant European class to his position as manager of the Sun Valley Lodge, he also pioneered soaring and rock climbing in the area. In an interview I did with him, he told me he …
Louie Stur Memorial – tribute to a Sun Valley icon Read More »
This is just me reflecting – now that the trip is completed – on both the opportunities and challenges coming forth. Mostly personal … but you might find yourself in a similar situation, and some tidbits in that will serve you.
Just 30 miles before returning and completing the trip, I took this video at the Sawtooth Overlook. This is a beautiful valley …
