Hiking with Holly

Catalina: Day 1 – Two Harbors to Little Harbor

It’s a very early start to our day as we need to be at the San Pedro ferry terminal by 8:00am to catch the first ferry at 8:45am.  I also need to ensure that we are the first people in line, so that we can get a good place to sit on the top deck,… Continue reading Catalina: Day 1 – Two Harbors to Little Harbor

Hiking with Holly

Rae Lakes Loop: Day 5

October 2 Mileage: 11.7 Woke up this morning expecting to have condensation on our tent from being in a meadow, but instead woke up to very cold conditions…again. Hiking this time of year does have its advantages, but the cold is not one of them.  A lot of people are up and about early today. … Continue reading Rae Lakes Loop: Day 5

Hiking with Holly

Rae Lakes Loop: Day 4

October 1 Mileage: 9.4 Last night was terrible.  The worst sleep we have gotten this trip.  The “party group” kept us up for a while and there were quite a few people that came into our campsite looking for a site to sleep in.  A lot of people were trying to position themselves to climb… Continue reading Rae Lakes Loop: Day 4

Hiking with Holly

Rae Lakes Loop: Day 3

Sept 30 Mileage: 8 Woke up to some condensation on the tent, but not a bad way to start our day.  We got on our way and starting climbing again.  What a surprise! As we hike and continue past our turn-around point from yesterday, we are very grateful for our decision to go back.  There… Continue reading Rae Lakes Loop: Day 3

Hiking with Holly

Rae Lakes Loop

After our summer trip was cut short, I needed to find another trip to do. Something to redeem myself, for the sake of myself.  I am a goal setter and achiever.  If I don’t accomplish the goal that I set for myself, I have a very hard time moving on until I do.  It’s a… Continue reading Rae Lakes Loop