Buck Hollow & the AT – Trails, Friends and Fun
Trail running is my passion. I love the time in the woods, being serenaded by nature and her magnificence, pushing my body as far as it can go, breathing in the joy and beauty of the trails. Over the past five months I have been lucky to find a group of like-minded, fun, funny, talented, inspirational and spirited trail runners to share many miles with. Spending the day on trail with friends was a great way to celebrate my birthday weekend. And seeing a bear just made the day complete! Running on trails is great…running with friends is fabulous.
Life is good.
on top of the world! (photo by Toni Aurilio)
spring creek
mountain sunrise
flower on the mountain
birthday smile on a beautiful mountain top – thanks to Toni for the FUN birthday hat!
Bel Monte 50K
Beautiful view from the trail
The first creek crossing at the falls.
Just loved this tree in a sea of green rocks.
Sunrise at the first overlook – made the climb worth every step.
Rocks. Lots of them. Actually had a lot of fun running on this stretch of trail!
Massanutten Mountains
A winter day on trail from Shawl Gap to Signal Knob and back down the Tuscarora Trail. Icy, snowy, rocky fun with lots of climbing and amazing views as a reward.
The climb from Shawl Gap
Fort Valley Overlook
Mountains
To those who have struggled
with them, the mountains reveal beauties
they will not disclose to those who make no effort.
This is the reward the mountains give to effort.
And it is because they have so much to give, and give
it so lavishly to those who wrestle with them, that
those who love the mountains go back to them again
and again.
The mountains reserve their choice gifts for those who stand on their summits.
-Sir Francis Younghusband
