Who says its too cold?

When folks asked me about backpacking in the Smokies in winter, they always wonder if I am going to freeze. I mean, yes it's going to be cold. Yes, we may get snowed in somewhere in the wilderness. Yes, we may be eaten by hungry bears. But, the solitude is magnificent because there aren't too many folks in the world as "crazy" as my friends and me. There's something about climbing a ridge and peering over the other side. Reminds me of a song about a bear. And yes, typically all we see is the other side of the mountain, but it really is a sight to see. So, my answer to the question of freezing is, "maybe a little."

Here are some pics from my trip at the end of January. I'll try to get a video up soon.

YouTube

So I am beginning to experiment with posting my own videos on YouTube, which is a great reference tool these days. I started with a short clip of a marmot we observed while climbing the relatively lower slopes of Mt. Rainier back in September 2008. The marmot didn't seem to mind us too much.

Stop Motion Photography

I came across this video today and thought it was really cool. One day, when I have more time, I may check into this art. It looks really fun.

Enjoy!