Fresh Air Coming...

Normally, I love the holidays. Right now...not so much. I haven't been out of the city in a while. Under usual circumstances I can get out of the city and into the forests and mountains and relax. But it has been a while since I've been able to do that. As it stands, I will have several days in early January when I can go somewhere to enjoy the wilder places in the Appalachian Mountains. Until then, I stay here and grind my teeth and feel the old pressure building.

Just a few more weeks...

Well engineered trail in Virginia.

Appalachian Trail junction.

Large slide on a nearby mountain.

Summit of the romantically named Harkening Hill.

Aptly named Sharp Top Mountain, frosted in ice and sleet.

Evening mountain skyline.