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The Italian Dolomites: Local Flavor, Spellbinding Witches and Thrilling Thunder

Thumbnail image for The Italian Dolomites: Local Flavor, Spellbinding Witches and Thrilling Thunder by Gina "SuuperG" Stark August 29, 2011 Travel and Adventures

One of the special perks of touring with an experienced guide is the introduction to local people who are more than happy to share their grappa or limoncello as well as the more secret and intimate treasures of their home region. Which Witch? Petra was one such gem that our guide Gary Scott arranged for [...]

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Italian Dolomites: Foxes, Fox Holes, Foot Paths, and Food

Thumbnail image for Italian Dolomites: Foxes, Fox Holes, Foot Paths, and Food by Gina "SuuperG" Stark July 15, 2011 Hiking

Today was another mixed bag of awesome in the Italian Dolomites.  In the morning, some of the group enjoyed an international horse-jumping event, one (not me!) went on a vigorous bike ride and we all reconvened for a lovely lunch on a covered patio of a local restaurant.  I’m becoming hooked on these grande salads [...]

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Getting High: Mt. Whitney Madness Part II: Impressions (Emo Girly Version)

Thumbnail image for Getting High: Mt. Whitney Madness Part II: Impressions (Emo Girly Version) by Gina "SuuperG" Stark August 17, 2010 Hiking

Does that scare you? heehee Well, it should…for as structured as Part I was, this will be a complete disjointed rambling of  silly thoughts and meanderings  of my mind as my feet took me to new heights.  Who wants to hear about the emotional facets of this climb?  Well, my mom and sis will read [...]

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Local Lemon Lily Festival and a Hike too!

Thumbnail image for Local Lemon Lily Festival and a Hike too! by Gina "SuuperG" Stark July 21, 2010 Hiking

I had been pondering what of the myriad festivities I would participate in for our town’s Lemon Lily Festival.  This was the first hopefully annual event to bring awareness to the presence of this wild yellow flower in our mountains and its absence from the creeks running through town where it was evidently once prolific.  [...]

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Hiking Stats: A Walk in the Park (State Park!)

Thumbnail image for Hiking Stats: A Walk in the Park (State Park!) by Gina "SuuperG" Stark June 10, 2010 Hiking

OK, so, I considered not mentioning my recent hikes because they have all been about 5 miles each, about 1500 feet elevation gain and no real progress towards my Twitter Team Mera goals (except I do think my fitness is increasing!) I have been carrying 20 plus pounds in my pack each time and it [...]

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