With my new snowshoes, poles and newly purchased and rented gear, we set off with
Outdoor Bound for Valentine's Day weekend in the mountains of NH. To quote the
NYT article, it "sounded romantic and adventuresome all at once."
It was.
I did not know I would be "glissading" or HIKING up a mountain for that matter but it was challenging, fun and most of all humbling to be in the natural elements for an extended period of time.
The hut where we dormed was part of the Appalachian Mountain Club and we met some interesting folk along the way. Thanks Kirk and Eric and a special thanks to Eric!
I have goosebumps just looking at this sign: Stumptown and Brooklyn together. My memories of Stumptown in Portland haven't faded but for now, Brooklyn is my Portland. I drank an entire Cafe Latte (I don't drink coffee except for Stumptown and Urth Cafe), savored the vegan, carrot muffin, and enjoyed the company of the Brooklyn Beer Guy. I have a feeling I'll be back to The Second Stop Cafe. In '08 Duane Sorenson moved to Brooklyn and I have been waiting his arrival. For now, Brooklyn is meant to be.
