Two and a half years have passed since I made my ascent. Today I look at Storm King and remember the field of lupines, arnica and Indian paintbrush which surprised me as I came into the clearing where the cell tower stands. It may not have been much as summits go, and six ascents of Mt. Rainier notwithstanding, I count that day as one of the highlights of my backcountry career.
365Caws is now in its 14th year of publication, and was originally intended to end after 365 days. It has sometimes been difficult for me to find new material, particularly during the winter months, but now as I enter my own twilight years, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to provide daily posts. It is my hope that along the way I may have inspired someone to a greater curiosity about the natural world. If so, I can rest, content in the knowledge that my work here has been done.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Storm King
Two and a half years have passed since I made my ascent. Today I look at Storm King and remember the field of lupines, arnica and Indian paintbrush which surprised me as I came into the clearing where the cell tower stands. It may not have been much as summits go, and six ascents of Mt. Rainier notwithstanding, I count that day as one of the highlights of my backcountry career.
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