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| At the summit of Mount Baldy. YES! |
So here’s a quick entry to say that I conquered Mount Baldy! Yes, I attempted this one last week, and it was a great hike. But I didn’t make it to the summit, which meant I needed to go back. When Paul and I decided we would do an after-work evening hike, we figured Mount Baldy would be a good one. Unfortunately, it rained the entire hike, but we were prepared for the weather and it actually wasn’t all that bad. In fact, it was a great hike! It made me realize that the elements should not stop me from completing amazing hikes, so I’ll have to make it a point to do more snow-shoeing and winter hiking this coming winter season.
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| It was a rainy day. But that didn’t stop us. |
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| That’s where we’re going! |
There was much scrambling and the rocks were slippery, but we made it to the summit and signed our names. Done and done! On the way back, there were a few almost-rolled ankles and slips on the rocks. Thank goodness I had my scrambling gloves to help grab onto trees and rocks. And thank God for Paul’s farmer hands! Those calluses really helped him break his fall :). After arriving back at the car, we celebrated with a little post-hike Gaga. ‘Cause there’s nothing better than blasting Poker Face after conquering a mountain.
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| Scrambling to the summit |
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| We definitely conquered it! |
We started the hike at 5:15, and even after having to back track and hike a safer route, as well as a quick stop for dinner, we were back at the car for 8:45, and back in Calgary before dark. I need to do more of these after work hikes!
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| Paul and I at the summit. We got this! |
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Author: rickohikes
Avid hiker, mountain lover and fitness enthusiast with insatiable wanderlust. Usually battling with an injury and my mental health, but I always persevere!
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Awesome. The pictures are awesome. And yes, I’m a little jealous that I haven’t done this hike yet – but I’m sure we’ll fix that in the near future. W00t!
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Wow… it took us almost 5 hours and we didn’t make it to the summit. Do you think it’s me…?
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Sony – it’s not you. We were lucky enough to find a way to skip the sketchy scrambling part to get to the summit. In fact, I was really impressed that you actually did some of the sections of that hike – you’re hardcore!This is definitely one to do again – but include the ridge walk to the second and third peaks.Rick – thanks for choosing nice photos of me for once. Usually you pick the one’s that make me look like a tool
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Sony is mos def hardcore to the max. She rocked it.And I’m not sure what you’re talking about- I only post photos that are accurate depictions of your character 😉
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You guys are the best… . So good for my self esteem. Reminds me of summer of 2010. Let’s run a 10 k again and stop for coffee along the way.
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