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Well, to be honest, I did not get too many pics of the 16 at work, though I did get a couple of glamour shots. However, I figured I would share evidence of a hike I went on with some friends this last weekend.
The Pacific NW is where I call home and it contains some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. And before you think about moving here, just know that it sucks ballocks and you will hate life ever after. Seriously though, you won't like it, stay away.
For our hike, we opted to do a 12 mile round trip trek in the awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge. However, it would seem that every Tom, Dick, and Harry, along with their brothers and cousins, thrice removed, shared our grand idea so the trail ended up being a lot more crowded than I am comfortable with. So though I had the 5 in the sheath I got from 91bravo, I opted to keep it in my pack and just carried the 16 outside, I didn't want to make other hikers unnecessarily uncomfortable... Though I did break the 5 out to make a walking stick, the looks I got from passerby's were a wee bit comical, so back in the pack it went when I was done.
My apologies for the less than awesome photography. Sun was bright and my cellphone can only do so much...
To kick things off, a pic of the gang I was with for this outing. This was not too long into the hike.
Some shots of some of the gorgeous timber we walked through:
Pretty sure I saw this scene in Lord of the Rings:
Obligatory Becker content - "Glamour shot":
Some rather stunning waterworks:
Coffee and snack break - with a Becker:
My coffee break view:
The Gorge endured some pretty hefty storms this past winter:
Some gratuitous, though undeniably glorious scenery:
Despite the crowded trail and some of the damage and slides caused by winter weather, it was a fantastic hike. It felt good to get out, breath some fresh air, and stretch the legs a bit. Had the trail been less occupied, I might have attempted a fire. I'll save that for next time... Hope you guys enjoy the pics.
The Pacific NW is where I call home and it contains some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. And before you think about moving here, just know that it sucks ballocks and you will hate life ever after. Seriously though, you won't like it, stay away.
For our hike, we opted to do a 12 mile round trip trek in the awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge. However, it would seem that every Tom, Dick, and Harry, along with their brothers and cousins, thrice removed, shared our grand idea so the trail ended up being a lot more crowded than I am comfortable with. So though I had the 5 in the sheath I got from 91bravo, I opted to keep it in my pack and just carried the 16 outside, I didn't want to make other hikers unnecessarily uncomfortable... Though I did break the 5 out to make a walking stick, the looks I got from passerby's were a wee bit comical, so back in the pack it went when I was done.
My apologies for the less than awesome photography. Sun was bright and my cellphone can only do so much...
To kick things off, a pic of the gang I was with for this outing. This was not too long into the hike.
Some shots of some of the gorgeous timber we walked through:
Pretty sure I saw this scene in Lord of the Rings:
Obligatory Becker content - "Glamour shot":
Some rather stunning waterworks:
Coffee and snack break - with a Becker:
My coffee break view:
The Gorge endured some pretty hefty storms this past winter:
Some gratuitous, though undeniably glorious scenery:
Despite the crowded trail and some of the damage and slides caused by winter weather, it was a fantastic hike. It felt good to get out, breath some fresh air, and stretch the legs a bit. Had the trail been less occupied, I might have attempted a fire. I'll save that for next time... Hope you guys enjoy the pics.
