February 8, 2015 The wind howled during the night. This was the first time I had camped in my new tent, so I was somewhat apprehensive about its performance. It did a wonderful job of shedding the wind and not even budging from its spot. At one point I got up in the night and … More Art Loeb Trail – Day 3
February 7, 2015 We started the day somewhat leisurely, with coffee, oatmeal, and snacks. This was good, as it would turn out to be a most trying hike. We started with a 1.3 mile ascent of Chestnut Mountain. There were great views of Looking Glass Rock, Cedar Rock and John Rock. We quickly descended to … More Art Loeb Trail – Day 2
February 6, 2015 My brother-in-law, Doug and I had planned to hike the Art Loeb Trail (ALT) for a while. He contacted me two weeks before the hike. “Would it be ok if I invite a friend?” “Of course,” I quickly responded. Later that day we texted again: “Which way do you and Dave want … More Art Loeb Trail – Day 1