Going up the trail as the fog lingered ahead.

Winter Solstice Hikes

In the early 2000s, I began a tradition of hiking on the Winter Solstice to celebrate the days growing longer and the promise of brighter times ahead. In the mid-2020s, I revived this tradition with the intention of making it a more consistent part of holiday rituals.

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Today---as per annual tradition---I celebrated the Winter Solstice at my church which is the Great Outdoors....

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Immediately after hiking Mount McPherson (also known Mount Bielawski, the highest point in Santa Cruz County),...

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Here are photos from a solo hike on Mt. McPherson that I did to celebrate the...