During the Hike Waiting at the bottom At the top of the mountain

Hiking Mount Erie

Saturday, we went on a hike up Mount Erie. On a 'beginner's trail'. Heh... I made it about a third of the way up before I had to turn back, lest I keel over dead.

I did get a few nice pictures in before I headed back down, though. It was nice and quiet out there.

Once I got back down, I had a lot of time to wait. The guy who came with me found an easy way to pass the time.

I spent the time taking more pictures, though. Between the skunk cabbage, small stream, and ample trees, I got a few good ones.

Later, our guide, Garrett, ran down the mountain (!) and, barely winded, let us know we could drive up and meet them at the top. D'oh!

We had a bit more company at the top of the mountain than at the bottom. A number of people were climbing it. Have I mentioned I'm a little acrophobic? :)

The view was spectacular, though. Next year, I'm going to make it all the way up the mountain without vehicular assistance.