Lake Del Valle, February 28, 2009

Jeff, Rob, Christa and I decided to brave the "hill from hell" hike for one of our first this season. The weather was perfect for this type of hike - overcast and cool! I was afraid it would be much harder, having missed this hike last year, but it turned out to be "not too terribly bad".....albeit a great workout!

We're Back in Action!!

Wow - has it really been since May of 2008 that we hiked our last "organized" hike as a group?? I guess summer vacations and heat got in the way. Not this time! We are all taking turns planning hikes and maybe we go, maybe we don't. It's all good! Personally - I am committed to hiking the ridge once or twice a week, plus doing whatever weekend hike we have planned. Take this weekend for example - Jeff, Christa, Rob and I are going to tackle the horrendous hill at Del Valle on the Arroyo Road side. Just past Wente Winery (I'll be looking back longingly as we drive by.....). Wish us well!!