catbirdseat Posted January 23, 2003 Posted January 23, 2003 I need to get excercise and the sun is out for a while. I'm headed out to do the old trail from the new Little Si parking lot. Call me on my cell phone if you would like to join me. 206-769-5627. I live in Shoreline and will go through Seattle, if you need a ride. Quote
catbirdseat Posted January 24, 2003 Author Posted January 24, 2003 Here's the trip report. I got no "takers" so I went alone. About 15 minute after I began slogging up hill, my phone beeped. I saw that there was a new text message that brought a smile to my face. It said simply, "Take". Perhaps Captain_ Caveman? Met about five wet hikers and two wet dogs as they were coming down. They said it had been raining. About half way up, I was passed by a couple of guys who were going much lighter than I. One of them identified himself as a chiropractor after I mentioned how much my back hurt. I saw not a soul at the top as I settled down on a rock to eat. Two ravens were having a good time soaring above the cliffs. I noticed how they tucked their wings in a dive, much like a falcon does, when they are trying to lose altitude in a strong updraft. The sun was out and the views were great. On the way down, I pointed a confused hiker in the direction of the parking lot. It was otherwise uneventful. I didn't even get rained on. Quote
jja Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 Well how about some chest-beating - what was the round trip time, and did you go all the way to the top "the haystacks"? Quote
greenfork Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 sounds wonderful what is the hand signal next to some people's name that says "SPECIAL" when you hover over it? what's the deal with that... how do i become special Quote
catbirdseat Posted January 24, 2003 Author Posted January 24, 2003 Well how about some chest-beating - what was the round trip time, and did you go all the way to the top "the haystacks"? I have nothing to brag about. A pokey four hours round trip and I was only carrying 25 lbs. I took the return trip REAL slow. I bailed on the haystack. Quote
jja Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 I wasn't cutting on you - that's a great little 3,000' workout, especially when you can go during the day when no one's there. I hear you on the descent, I had the great idea of running down it one time with a pack on. It was a ton of fun making great time, but my knees paid the price. Quote
Hiromi Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 Anybody want to scamper up Si Sat am? Got stuff to do in the pm but need the exercise. Quote
tivoli_mike Posted January 31, 2003 Posted January 31, 2003 Mt. Si -nah... How about Mailbox Peak? Now that's a workout 3800' in 2 miles...and some Dr. Suess to read when you top out... Quote
Hiromi Posted January 31, 2003 Posted January 31, 2003 2 miles?! Is it REALLY only 2 miles? Feels more like 10. Quote
Rocksanyone Posted February 2, 2003 Posted February 2, 2003 How about Mailbox Peak? Now that's a workout 3800' in 2 miles...and some Dr. Suess to read when you top out... Mailbox is great!!!! E-mail me and I'm there!!!!!! Or for any other hike for that matter Quote
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