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Tag: hiking

  • Obsidian, My Trail Companion

    Obsidian, My Trail Companion

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    Obsidian Black Dog has accompanied me on every single one of the now 1,301 trail miles I’ve taken this year. And all the miles I’ve taken in the prior 8 years as well. He’s got lots of favorite trails and he often refuses to go the way I want to go- particularly when we get…

  • 1000 Miles in Helena’s Hills

    1000 Miles in Helena’s Hills

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    On December 31st of 2023, while walking on the Helena Ridge Trail, I decided I wanted to walk every named trail in the south hills system and attempt to surpass 1,000 trail miles. The first goal was obtained when I walked Far East on November 10. From Aftershock to Waterline, and Barking Dog, to West…

  • MacDonald Pass Area

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    Once the wildflower and bird sightings begin to wane down in the valley – and on the typical trails – I head up to MacDonald Pass where a lovely section of the Continental Divide Trail transects our area. In our area, the CDT is comprised of forested hills and rocky outcroppings, and more than a…