Lazarow World-Hike-About

Lake Aloha from Pyramid Peak First sighting of peak, after two hours Jenni peaks, incredible effort Pyramid Peak from Mount Ralston, taken last week We have hiked more than 3.4 miles up mountains often; we have hiked up mountains with more than 4,100 feet elevation gain, less often. However, today was the first time we hiked 4,100 feet upwards in 3.4 miles. In fact, within the first mile, we would not be surprised to learn it is greater than 1,600 feet. For perspective, 600 feet per mile is a reasonable rate of ascension. Pyramid Peak, following the unofficial Rock Creek trail, is considered the severest vertical climb in the Tahoe Sierras. We can attest to the vertical part. I'll wait for you here Above it all, Lake Tahoe in distance, Mount Tallac (Friday's hike) fore Big deal! So you puked...peaked Last week, when we noticed ‘the pyramid’ from Mount Ralston, we mentioned to our lovely editor (now back to work) that we need to explore that ‘beauty’. “Of cours...

A little way outside Carson City We have been playing the state line game here in Nevada and California. Of course, these two states are friendly neighbors with only the occasional rumbling—when Californians re-locate for tax reasons. We sleep in Nevada and hike in California—it’s our way of not showing favoritism—helping to keep the great Union bonded—we like to do our ‘bit’. Our editor mentioned that if we are to be truly neutral, we should reverse the process. However, we are not that keen on hiking in Nevada although we had a small one at Deadman’s. Where do they find these names? The only trees in the county In fact, we spent a few days in Carson City, the capital of the gambling state. After looking around, we think there is a future in the ‘shady business’, not gambling, make that shade. There’s a lot of sunshine but not much protection from the ball of fire, outdoors. South Lake Tahoe is very busy, a major tourist attraction with all the heavy demands expected. Henc...