March | 2019 | Wanderlusting the Jemez

The 28th Annual Kent Is No Longer 29 Wanderlust

Posted on March 31, 2019
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This is a yearly tradition: A wanderlust to somewhere nearby that I have somehow managed to never visit before. This year, it was planned somewhat at the last minute, and Gary was unable to get away to join me, so it was a solo hike. But it was one of...Read more

A brief revisit to the Clinton P. Anderson Overlook

Posted on March 30, 2019
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I hiked this area in the winter of 2016, which is long enough ago that it was a reasonable choice for a quick hike on a beautiful day. Friday I was tied to the house much of the day, both catching up on chores and being available while the ABA...Read more

A frolic in the snow

Posted on March 16, 2019
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And, a final test of my camera before investing large dollars in a new one. Gary Stradling called and asked if I was interested in doing a little snow shoeing while helping him pick up some equipment. Seems he was camping with his son in the snow up by Cumbres...Read more

Out of focus again

Posted on March 10, 2019
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Yesterday I noticed walking home that the ground off the path is getting reasonably dry. I told myself, “Self, if the weather is reasonably dry for another week, we can think about some serious hiking.” Sure enough, last night a brief but intense snow flurry came through. Cindy and I...Read more

Spring 2019

Posted on March 2, 2019
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The first crocuses of spring. Next to the big chunk of gypsum from the Todilto Formation that I picked up at Mesa Alta. The weather turned miserable again last weekend, dumping several inches of snow. This weekend it’s very spring-like, but that simply means the trails have thawed into a...Read more