Way to go Thérèse!

Therese climbed a mountain. I'm sure that's more than you did this winter. Well, it's certainly more than I did. Although I suppose I could concede that you may each have had your own individual personalised mountains to summit, in some metaphorical sense. But I haven't.

Thérèse... what mountain was it?!! At first I thought Carelton, or Katahdin, but I don't recognise the scenery. Wow it looks awesome!

I had the good fortune to go on a trip to Carleton, organised by Matt Hadley, at Christmastime 2004; we lived in quinzees (essentially snow forts) and snowshoed everywhere (there was a lot of snow at that time). Those who were on that trip or have done a Hadley trip at some point will remember the times fondly. Here's some photos.

This is me by the Disused Mount Carelton Firehouse.


















Quinzees are strong! We are all on top of one here. Back row L to R: Adam Hadley, Troy Yeomans, Me, Louise, Kathryn. Middle: Alex's sister (sorry name escapes me), Matt Hadley. Sitting: Alex Whaley, Pete. Photo taken by Nesha Trenholm. Missing: Ben.

It took me, Troy, and Alex jumping on it before someone punched through.





It had snowed quite a lot while we were there, and on the hike out on the third day the sun was shining on the fresh snow in the trees. It was all very nice. We bushwhacked a hell of a distance (I can't remember the number, but it was a whole afternoon's hiking) to and from the campsite, which was interesting in the snow-filled deep woods.

I now challenge each of you to procure photos from mountains/hills/speed bumps you may have climbed. Except Thérèse, she's done her bit already. I may post photos of some of the other peaks I've reached... but that's for some other time.

Don't forget to suggest band names!

You have my permission to go now. Good day to you.