Sunday, March 05, 2006
Preparations Have Begun
We are only about 4 weeks away from the big trip and preparations have begun. Scott and I have both recognized that once we get to Thompson Mountain, we are going to be doing some serious hiking in serious altitude. In order to get prepared for the trip, we have started a daily regimen of exercise including some technical hikes each weekend leading up to the trip.
Today, we hiked Panther Canyon in New Braunfels. It was a pretty good hike, but unfortunately, we never saw any panthers. Maybe next time. I imagine that the scenery is better when the trees have leaves on them and the flowers are in bloom. I'll probably go back with my wife later this Spring and bring along a picnic for Landa Park. Scott had the good idea of preparing for contours of New Mexico by walking in the creekbed and alongside the main trail rather than directly on it. Traversing this sort of rocky terrain is exactly what we need to prepare our legs and feet for Thompson Mountain.
Next week, we have to up the ante and hike for a longer duration and in more strenuous circumstances. We will be using Austin Explorer and Texas Hiking to do research. Scott thinks he is ready for the Good Water Trail along Lake Georgetown. Having hiked it once in October, I'm not so sure. Can you recommend any hikes in the Austin area that fit the bill? Of course, you are more than welcome to join us on the hike and the trip to Thompson Mountain. Post your replies in the comments and we'll see where we go next weekend.
Today, we hiked Panther Canyon in New Braunfels. It was a pretty good hike, but unfortunately, we never saw any panthers. Maybe next time. I imagine that the scenery is better when the trees have leaves on them and the flowers are in bloom. I'll probably go back with my wife later this Spring and bring along a picnic for Landa Park. Scott had the good idea of preparing for contours of New Mexico by walking in the creekbed and alongside the main trail rather than directly on it. Traversing this sort of rocky terrain is exactly what we need to prepare our legs and feet for Thompson Mountain.
Next week, we have to up the ante and hike for a longer duration and in more strenuous circumstances. We will be using Austin Explorer and Texas Hiking to do research. Scott thinks he is ready for the Good Water Trail along Lake Georgetown. Having hiked it once in October, I'm not so sure. Can you recommend any hikes in the Austin area that fit the bill? Of course, you are more than welcome to join us on the hike and the trip to Thompson Mountain. Post your replies in the comments and we'll see where we go next weekend.
