Although not a dedicated hiker, I cannot ignore the possibilities presented to me by my new location. I decided to use my first day off to head up to Avalanche Peak, a lengthy but accessible trail that has apparently made it into the Lonely Planet guidebook for this area. As I ascended, relatively uninformed, I passed numerous groups of hikers. None of them passed me, I'm happy to report. It was not an easy track, however – I was occasionally required to use my hands both on the way up and the way down, and it would have been a real challenge in adverse conditions. I was lucky to have a clear day with fairly light wind, allowing me to complete the estimated 6-8 hour walk in 3.5 hours and enjoy fantastic views at the same time.
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