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Not really SAD, but

A lot of people are affected with Seasonal Affective Disorder in Wisconsin.  We have many, many days without sun during the winter months.  This year, we've had a string of days with heavy fog and unseasonably warm temperatures in the 30's and 40's.   Personally, I can't claim that I've ever really felt the effects of SAD, but this year, knowing that we are likely moving west later next year, I've been very impatient and annoyed with Wisconsin weather.   Sun trying to fight through the clouds It hasn't helped that my daily routine involves looking at the weather in Fort Collins and Tucson.  Their weather has been spectacularly sunny and more pleasant this time of year.   So, I haven't been blogging much because not much is going on. I've substituted indoor pickleball for hiking. The trails have been muddy and not much fun. For Christmas, we had my mother, Julia's brother and Allie here.  I went and retrieved my mother from Cedar Rapids a...

Kruger Rock

All of the neighborhood scouting and a weekend of open houses in Fort Collins/Loveland had us looking up into the mountains for a day hike. Dogs and Rocky Mountain National Park are not a friendly combination with the former banned, except for parking lots and roads. So we looked to Larimer County and found Hermit Park Open Space near Estes Park with dog-friendly trails. 

After paying the $10 for a 24 hour day pass, we drove up to about 8300 feet and parked at the trailhead. There was only one other car parked; we ran into only one other group on the way up to Kruger Rock.


It was a spectacular hiking day with temperatures in the sixties, sunny skies, changing fall colors, and excellent trail conditions. 




We gained about a thousand feet to reach the top. The final ascent included a short and narrow rock scramble.






After such a great hike, we felt like we had earned a beer. Unfortunately,  it was only 11:30 am when we finished up and drove into Estes Park. No problem! Not only was Rockcut Brewery open, but the bar was full by the time we finished our one beer. 

Rockcut Hazy IPA




Comments

MFH said…
HUUURAYYY! Great hike!

You've never mentioned whether you like green chili or not but here's a tip: the finest roasted, ready to add to burgers or whatever is from the Frontier Restaurant on Central across from the University and/or their satellite locations called Golden Pride - on Juan Tabo Blvd and on Lomas Blvd. Ask for the 16oz container of chopped green chili...around $6.00. It may not be shown on the menu.
John said…
I like green and red chili. Will plan to check out Frontier restaurant. Nice insider tip!

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