Guess that ankle’s healed, he finished two 30-milers in 2007. More importantly: I’m planning on working much less and hiking much more in 2008. At least he’s getting his priorities in order. Just noticed he’s got big plans for 2008.
Monthly Archives: December 2007
2007 in images, a look back
by tom • December 28, 2007 • 5 Comments
As good a time as any to take a fond look back on all the fine pics posted here in the past 12 months. So, one from each month: January My pal Vindu from work, most of the way up…
Fatal tiger attack
by tom • December 26, 2007 • 3 Comments
I must’ve been enjoying my one-day Christmas vacation, because I completely missed the most amazing news story of, well, many of the past few years. Somehow a 350-pound female tiger escaped its holding pen at the San Francisco Zoo yesterday,…
Sunol-Ohlone advice request
by tom • December 26, 2007 • 11 Comments
A reader who likes to hike alone in the Sunol/Ohlone Wilderness areas dropped me an e-mail asking for suggestions on what to do in an emergency, since there’s no cell phone reception out that way. A few things spring to…
What I got for Christmas: Pioneer Inno XM Satellite Radio receiver
by tom • December 26, 2007 • 4 Comments
Melissa got me one of these nifty satellite radio receivers, which could come in handy on hikes. Normally I prefer to hear the sounds of the outdoors but not every hike is going to be all that interesting, soundwise, so…
Kite flying
by tom • December 26, 2007 • 0 Comments
Gambolin’ Man sent a note the other day about his first-ever sighting of a pair of white-tailed kites, raptors known for their tendency to hover, kite-like, over their prey. Luckily, I had my binoculars, for they were a good 75…
Holiday greetings
by tom • December 24, 2007 • 5 Comments
Alas, no hikes to report this weekend … a traveling cold bug has come through and is currently filling my head with phlegm. Please enjoy your holidays and spend some happy times in the company of your favorite people. And…
Another harrowing Colorado fourteener tale
by tom • December 20, 2007 • 1 Comment
Two brothers’ luck almost ran out on Mount of the Holy Cross. This happened back in October. They got separated on the way back down from the summit; one of the brothers spent a scary night on the hill but…
Latest Hikes column: Mission Peak
by tom • December 20, 2007 • 1 Comment
Posted today at www.mercurynews.com A few hours at Mission Peak Regional Preserve might make you wonder if the United Nations has a West Coast hiking club. Fremont’s signature peak attracts people from everywhere. I’ve chatted with hikers from India, China,…