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[Yvonne]

Thanksgiving Day hike, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve

 

[Artemus]

Rocks!
- goofing off on the shore of Lake Como in northern Italy. Rocks have amazing magnetic characteristics. They always attract me to touch them.

 

[Yvonne]

my first cross country ski outing today near Cedar Breaks.

 

[Yvonne]

I had so hoped to hike the Subway today with ice and snow, but instead, it was 60F and the water was 45F.
So I went and hiked it Puna Style Only my slippas were missing
I almost jumped into the pools, they looked so inviting

Back to the high elevations and the snow next week!!!

 

[chandlerwest]

@Scott Chandler and @Jeffrey Chandler Saturday at The Yant.

 

[scatman]

A couple shots from Mount Wire today with my son.

 

[Titans]

A couple shots from Mount Wire today with my son.

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@scatman - At least you didn't have to move any snakes away from the trail today!

 

[scatman]

@scatman - At least you didn't have to move any snakes away from the trail today!

Yeah, no snakes this time. I pulled a groin muscle playing basketball two weeks ago and it was giving me grief on the hike today. I was beginning to think someone was going to have to move me off the trail. You know what is interesting though, while no snakes today, I did see a butterfly just off the summit on our way down. It was the first butterfly I have ever seen in December.

 

[Titans]

We have been hiking next to some lovely big Saguaro the last couple of days. We hiked on the west as well as the east side of Tucson. Today we hiked up the steep Tanque Verde ridge trail, but the Saguaro disappear around 4,000 ft, so we turned around after 1,800 ft elevation gain. Lots of confused people at the bottom, trying to find their way in the park (park open, but visitor center is close). We might try to hike into Sabino canyon tomorrow- usually we stay far away from there, but I'm hoping the crowds are focused on holiday morning activities!

Saguaro group hug:


Rick next to one of the big Saguaro:


A nice group of saguaro, with a crested one:


And here I am next to a fallen one, rare to see (luckily):


A black and white big Saguaro:





And the crested Saguaro close up:

 

[scatman]

Great shots!

 

[Titans]

Yeah, no snakes this time. I pulled a groin muscle playing basketball two weeks ago and it was giving me grief on the hike today. I was beginning to think someone was going to have to move me off the trail. You know what is interesting though, while no snakes today, I did see a butterfly just off the summit on our way down. It was the first butterfly I have ever seen in December.

Ouch, that sounds very painful. That injury can linger for a bit. You know, the older we get, the longer it takes to recover (I can only speak for myself!). Maybe a "Soma" for a few nights
That butterfly might not live long, too cold. Lots of butterflies and flowers in Tucson, but that's hardly a surprise.

 

[Titans]

Great shots!

Thanks. We were well acclimated to Utah winter temperatures, it's an adjustment now (but temperatures are plummeting soon).
I would love to see the the wild flowers in spring, but it would likely be too hot for me. We did see some yesterday:

 

[scatman]

Hey, an REI gift card for X-mas! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Scat family to all BCP members.



And some Grizzly Cheer to boot!

 

[Rockskipper]

Did you get all those stuffed animals, too?

 

[scatman]

Did you get all those stuffed animals, too?

No, they were collected over the years.

 

[Rockskipper]

I’ll trade you a cycling cap for the Snoopy one.

 

[scatman]

I’ll trade you a cycling cap for the Snoopy one.

Deal, on anything except Opus.

 

[Rockskipper]

OK, take your pick and send Snoopy.

 

[Outdoor_Fool]

Deal, on anything except Opus.

Dang, I was going to make an offer on Opus.

Nice collection!

 

[Rockskipper]

Both hats for Opus.