Neel's crazy life

One of the really amazing things about Australia is that you can find a stretch of beach and have no-one on it! It does require some preparation and a proper 4wd. This adventure took my fishing buddy and I to a pristine and rugged coastline along the Kalbarri coast. Dropping the pressure Heading out, with clear skies, yeah..its gonna be a great day! Driving out.. We were in awe with the beauty, and could not wait to find our fishing spot! Sunshine, and blue water. First and only vehicle spotted for the weekend! Eventually picking a spot, and setting up the pop up tent, we started to prepare for fishing, cooking,and some beer! It was not long before we had some good bites! While fishing, we put the rods on the stand and started to prepare a lazy lunch. As the evening rolled in, I caught a beautiful tailor ( shad ), among some other fishes. This called for some good wine,bacon cooked over fire with baked potatoe,a...

At only 4301ft, you may falsely believe that this mount does not provide views, guess what it does!! Actually, it has some of the most scenic views from all points at the summit, and as you climb along the switch backs, you will experience lush green forests, and a very well maintained trail. The elevation gain is 3500ft in 3.2 miles, safe to say that it is a beautiful conditioning hike. The trail starts of nice a flat, and takes through a series of switchbacks, before guiding you along a gentle climb. There are benches located with some great views, even less than 1.2miles in. In mid Feb there was a fair amount of snow for the last mile or so, nicely packed down, no snow shoes required. Micro-spikes are a must, as well as poles. The last push, in my humble opinion would be safest using an ice axe, but we managed just fine with poles and spikes with careful footing. On a clear day, Elinor is view, Lake Cushman just beckons! (note to self, check fishing re...