In late July on a non-smoky day, Trail Guy went to White Chief. He hasn’t hiked much this summer; it might be my fault because my feet won’t let me go. On the other hand, he might just be busy, always helping cabin neighbors. Whatever the reason, when he has a chance to hike, he chooses White Chief.
When the steep stuff ends, you break into this canyon. The patch of snow is called “Bearskin”, because when it is fuller, it resembles a bear skin. (Some folks call it “Bear Patch”).
Trail Guy met Mitch from Bellingham. They quickly learned that they are on opposite ends of the political spectrum but unlike most people these days, they had a civil discussion, listening to one another. Thank you, Mitch!
Trail Guy doesn’t stay on the trail; often, he is Off-Trail Guy.
Being off trail leads to this pond, a favorite spot. NO, IT’S NOT WHITE CHIEF LAKE!
Timber Gap is visible in the distance.
The swamp onions were thick.
I wasn’t there but he brought me his camera. (Maybe one day I will grow accustomed to numb/burning/tingling feet and return to White Chief. Shall we have a pity party?)
Because this is my blog, supposed to be about my art, here is my latest painting of White Chief. It is for sale at the Silver City Store, at Silver City Resort.
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Listening to others is something we can all work on. I am trying to do this myself. Having a common love of the MK area is truly a wonderful conversation with just about everyone. So thankful for our cabin in Silver City. Thank you Jana for your blog. It is always interesting, fun and your humor always makes me laugh! Cheers!
Melissa, you are kind, as always. I’m glad you appreciate my humor, because I know it is a bit wacky.
I have noticed that most of the MK community are on opposite ends of the partisan spectrum from mine, but we have our common love of Mineral King that connects us. And civility is the key!
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