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Archive for June 2006

Strawberry Creek Trail, Wyoming

Last minute preparations
pretty dang cold
bluebird skies
quick mostly flat hike up
big ol’ snow patch
flattened trees
lotsa’ wildflowers
keep going
through the canyon
dogleg right
wolf tracks
bugs in the horseshoe print
the meadow

Patagonia.com, Refreshed

Just checked out the new Patagonia site. Not sure how long it’s been looking like this, but I know it had been a long time coming. Nice to see some attention’s been given to the site, and I’m groovin’ on all the little UI tweaks and tricks. I’ll have to pick up a couple [...]

Rattlesnake Ledge(s)

The plan had been to meet at 6, but when I showed up at the trailhead at quarter after, there wasn’t anyone waiting. Mark’s car was there though, and after waiting a bit, I headed up solo. Slightly overcast, but nice temps and everything had that post-rain glow thing happening. The weather has been so [...]