July 22, 2006
lunch in a Stinson Beach park before takeoff
approaching the trailhead
[beware of long exposure times in the dark forest]
one of many dry creek bridge crossings
Despite being right near the ocean, it's in the 90's and quite humid.
poison oak season
Frequent rest stops on our way up, up, up...
Lis and Brian's hiking umbrellas come out handy during the sunny sections.
Blue, green, and brown.
duelling photographers
Hot, but with nice views of the city.
[da zoom]
Imola, Sandrine, Amaya
moving on
lunch stop at the Pantoll station
Christine, Sandrine, Julien
Sandrine, Brian
Imola
Brian shows his camping stove - made out of three coke cans and a penny.
Amaya, Lis
Brain and Lis are hauling full backpacking equipment to stay in shape and test their gear for upcoming adventures.
Moving right along...back down to Stinson Beach via the Dipsea trail.
through large redwoods
under fallen trees
Doh, a deer.
motion blur can seem artistic at times
descending down the famous ladder
Christine, Julien getting a soak to beat the heat
Lis, Christine, Julien, Amaya, Jürgen, Imola, Sandrine, Brian
This became a true "hiking social", great fun, great views. (and great heat :-P)
dropping down the last few hills towards the ocean
me, Christine
A proper ending; sunset icecream on the beach
