When you are hiking at or above tree line, where the vegetation is minimal and the terrain is often rocky, the pleasure of coming across a verdant patch of green, nourished by a clear cold spring, is as satisfying a hiking experience as I have ever experienced. The trail to South Gate Meadows on the … Continue reading The Delight of High Alpine Meadows
Mt Shasta
The Shasta Trinity Wilderness: Full of Surprises
We were descending the Clear Creek Trail at 8,000 ft, near the tree line, on the south slope of Mt Shasta. I watched the shadow of a large bird trace across an open area devoid of trees and looked up to see a bald eagle soar upslope. It was a warm, clear day and the … Continue reading The Shasta Trinity Wilderness: Full of Surprises
Electric Travels 