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goats gone wild Mr. Goat
Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 2524 | TRs | Pics Location: Vampireville |
Today feels like the beginning of fall. There is a definite change in the air. Got me thinking about where I will take my annual Sept. backpack trip to hear (and hopefully watch) the bugle of the Roosevelt elk. It's something I look forward to every year.
Where are you planning to go for your fall trip? I hear the larches are pretty spectacular. I've never seen em in person. What else do people look forward to in the fall in the mountains?
"If You Knew September"
by John Nelson
I wish you knew September
from a trail up near the sky,
and knew the thrill and splendor
of a Colorado high.
Oh, you should know September's
slopes blessed by aspen trees,
partake the mountain's medicine
as heart and mind it frees.
I wish you knew the power of
this hardened dapple gray
strengthened by the golden flow
of a cool crisp autumn day.
You should know September's sun
as it bathes your cares away
astride a sturdy mountain horse
with gentle rocking sway.
I wish you knew the coyote's verse
of the old time siren's song,
felt the pack's camaraderie,
knew the urge to sing along.
Oh, you should know the passion
of the bull elk's shrill reply
that tugs at your anceint soul
that's been lost to time gone by.
How I wish you knew September
from times spent near the wild,
and knew life close to a place
where God and nature smiled.
For if you knew September
in the way it's meant to be,
you'd leave convention far behind
to be riding here with me.
.....leaving me wanting to return over and over in what ever capacity that may be, even if one day my knees are too old and I can only see the mountains from my porch.
Jason Hummel
.....leaving me wanting to return over and over in what ever capacity that may be, even if one day my knees are too old and I can only see the mountains from my porch.
Jason Hummel
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DRSpalding Probably riding MTB
Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 458 | TRs | Pics Location: Redmond, WA |
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:16 pm
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Entiat or Pasayten (PCT seven passes) or Horseshoe Basin, either for the larches, for three days at the end of Sept.
Planning it now.
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ASBrauer Nerd
Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Posts: 1466 | TRs | Pics Location: Selah,WA |
Speak for yourself. 90's here for the next couple days.
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tmatlack Member
Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 2854 | TRs | Pics
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tmatlack
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:56 pm
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Goat,
Quote: | What else do people look forward to in the fall in the mountains? |
The end of this persistent BO and butt sweat. I hate hot weather!
Tom
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the Zachster Member
Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 4776 | TRs | Pics Location: dog training |
Blueberries. Larches. Warm sunny days with an undercurrent of crisp cool breezes. Maybe even a little frost on the tent in the morning. Best hiking all year if it's not raining.
"May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am"
"May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am"
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jenjen Moderatrix
Joined: 30 Jun 2003 Posts: 7617 | TRs | Pics Location: Sierra stylin |
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:04 pm
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I'm heading through the Pasayten for 2 weeks.
No biting bugs, huckle and blue berries, larches starting to turn, clear bright days and cool nights. Prime time backpacking season is right now until the snow flies, if you ask me.
If life gives you melons - you might be dyslexic
If life gives you melons - you might be dyslexic
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MtnGoat Member
Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Posts: 11992 | TRs | Pics Location: Lyle, WA |
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:12 pm
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A change in the air, yup. Afternoon shadows have a seemingly crisper aspect suddenly.
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. - Will Rogers
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. - Will Rogers
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Randy Cube Rat
Joined: 18 Dec 2001 Posts: 2910 | TRs | Pics Location: Near the Siamangs |
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:34 pm
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The skis twitched in the garage tonight. Yup.
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jenjen Moderatrix
Joined: 30 Jun 2003 Posts: 7617 | TRs | Pics Location: Sierra stylin |
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:41 pm
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No snow talk till after Sept 27!!!!!
If life gives you melons - you might be dyslexic
If life gives you melons - you might be dyslexic
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Randy Cube Rat
Joined: 18 Dec 2001 Posts: 2910 | TRs | Pics Location: Near the Siamangs |
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Randy
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:43 pm
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Naw, I'd like to wait until after October 9th. Then, bring it on.
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GeoTom Member
Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 3215 | TRs | Pics Location: Earth |
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:44 pm
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Ahem. October 19th please.
And Randy, I think my skis twitched in the garage too. Or it was just Jasper bumping into something.
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Sultan Guy Member
Joined: 22 Jul 2008 Posts: 353 | TRs | Pics Location: Now reinforced with Concrete |
Leaving this Friday for an 8 day sea kayaking trip on the north end of Vancouver Island with some day hikes enroute.
After that I have my sights on Whittier Peak...
Any worthwhile expedition can be planned on the back of an envelope- H. W. Tilman
Any worthwhile expedition can be planned on the back of an envelope- H. W. Tilman
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Nisquaww Hot balls
Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Posts: 1239 | TRs | Pics Location: Red of Mond |
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Nisquaww
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:18 pm
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taller shadows. crispy air. a few trees turnin. rosier pumpkins. time to find a way to new zealand for three months.
"Why do you have a beard?"
"I don't have a beard. It's just the light; it plays funny tricks." ~ Shel Silverstein
"Why do you have a beard?"
"I don't have a beard. It's just the light; it plays funny tricks." ~ Shel Silverstein
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touron Member
Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Posts: 10293 | TRs | Pics Location: Plymouth Rock |
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touron
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:21 pm
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Touron is a nougat of Arabic origin made with almonds and honey or sugar, without which it would just not be Christmas in Spain.
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Magellan Brutally Handsome
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 13116 | TRs | Pics Location: Inexorable descent |
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Magellan
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:23 pm
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Randy wrote: | Naw, I'd like to wait until after October 9th. Then, bring it on. |
At least the 11th. I got plans up til then.
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