I spent much of today working on the only new trip we're offering in winter 2010: a hiking trip in Joshua Tree National Park. The idea first came when I was there for our annual rock climbing trip this past spring. It was the first time I'd been there in several years and I realized once again what a truly unique place it is, with its granite boulders erupting in all sorts of unexpected ways. Over the past 20 years I've backpacked and hiked there, but mostly rock climbed. But there is so much more there than climbing! And not only is the hiking varied and fun, it is a wonderful place to camp. The campsites there are beautiful and, other than on weekends, largely deserted. And while we always have tents for everyone, it is a wonderful and bug-free place to sleep outside. There is something about snuggling in a sleeping bag under a star-filled sky that is cozier than the warmest bed. Working on finalizing the itinerary made me excited about it all over again!
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Hey what happened to the new trip suggested by your 2008 contest winner, wasn't it a trip to SD? Having done some things in the Black Hills & Custer State Park, I've been kind of curious to see where/what it was. Thought maybe it would be the Centennial Trail.
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