Thursday, January 12, 2017

The Carters and Carter Dome, and Union of Concerned Scientists

Wow, it's the middle of January already!

Our first hike of the year was an extremely cold (as in, -33 degrees windchill) trek up and over all three Carters (Carter Dome, South Carter, and Middle Carter).  Alex wrote a nice trip report on her website.

Alex and Sage on Carter-Moriah Ridge in front of the Presidential Range
One important thing of note -- the following can be found on Alex's site, and I'll copy and paste it here (with her permission) -- we're happy and proud to do whatever we can -- stay tuned!

***We are pleased to announce that we will be fundraising over the coming years for Union of Concerned Scientists.  As citizens of this planet and students of science, we fear for the future of our environment.  The incoming Trump administration seems neither to understand the science behind the threat nor care about the welfare of future generations.  We strive to do our part to support science-based research and education concerning climate change so that We The People might give ourselves and future generations the chance to enjoy continuous clean water and habitable environments, regardless of the actions/inactions of the imminent United States Powers That Be.

We are meeting with the good people at UCS next month.  After that, we will write more about our plans and actions.  In the meantime, please visit the UCSUSA website to learn more about who they are and what they do, and DONATE...because it certainly looks like science and the procurement of real knowledge will be more and more dependent on public, and not governmental, support over the next four years.***

Friday, January 6, 2017

Osceolas, December 29, 2016

Alex chronicled our last hike of the Osceolas (and of the year) here.  There's also information in there about an important organization called Union of Concerned Scientists.  Read and stay tuned...


We made an alpine start of that hike and got down before a massive snowstorm arrived.  Good times.


We'll hike again this Sunday, we hope.  Lots of peaks to do -- so far, the girls are on track to finish the Grid well before they each go to college. 


Happy Hiking and Stay Safe!