Exactly a year ago today, I was joined by my weekend hikers on a strenuous hike of about 9 miles, in 43 degree weather, with 20 mile an hour winds. Bundled with stocking caps, gloves, and layers of clothes, we ended up having a great time.
Flat Top Mountain (Peaks of Otter)
Yesterday, this same group of women joined me on a 2 mile, easy uphill hike in 60 degree sunshine! What a contrast!
Buffalo Mountain
I’ve been to Buffalo Mountain many times, but on this trip we met a gentleman who has been doing this hike since he was a kid. He was able to point out all the area landmarks so that, for the first time, the geography of what we were viewing, seemed clear. We looked out from this mountain and were able to spot the Peaks of Otter where we had hiked a year ago.
We love being on top of a mountain, no matter how difficult or easy the hike may be. That is the one constant! Thank you ladies, you make me proud!
(Pictures courtesy of Tiina Ruus and Laurie Buchwald)
The Unassuming Hiker 
Both photos clearly demonstrate great friendship and pride in accomplishment. Thanks for sharing this!
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Thanks for stopping by!
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Yesterday’s effort must have been like a walk in the park for you all – yet still a fabulous view!! So glad to see you are getting Laurie out having fun ❤
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It really was pretty easy. I get her out as often as I can!
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Congratulations on keeping it up.despite your injury
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Thank you Derrick!
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Such great smiles in both pics. Obvious this is good medicine !
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The best!
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So glad to be apart of this group! I’m still glowing from a weekend on the mountain and on the bike (and chores done, too!). My post will be out tomorrow morning. It links to your blog and you can reblog if you like.
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Look forward to seeing your pictures!
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You’ve just demonstrated that any day spent outdoors is a good day 😃… a view from a mountain top is just a bonus!!
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