The "World Fixers"
Thursday, 7th. Leavenworth from a Peak ‘Whew! It is very cold,’ our editor exclaimed from under her blankets as we decided on the day’s adventure. ‘Don’t be ridiculous,’ we answered, ‘you’re allowing the name of the hike to cloud your judgment.’ Mind you, we’re thinking that the winter names don’t make a whole lot of sense in summer. How about those road signs that one sees all the time. ‘Watch for ice on the bridge’—in 95 degrees weather , one really has to be an optimist. A person can end up waiting months. ‘Watch for falling rocks’—we wonder what to do if a boulder comes rolling down a mountain while we are in the car. We suppose watch. Mountains don't burn Watch for distracted narratives. Pardon the interruption. Back to convincing our editor that although the temperature dropped overnight it was still in the low 60’s. The hike was a delightful one although the weather did not allow the camera to capture its essence. Statistics: Over six miles with an elevation gain...