March REI Hike Class 1-2

1. Rise early and rough it by preparing breakfast in microwave oven

2. Don't bother to break camp as you will be back before nightfall

3. Hit the trail early to reach REI Open Space by 8 am before the crowds arrive, ala Half Dome Cables

4. Detour into deep grass to avoid the vicious dog by the green house and hope the old fence holds one more time

5. Carefully avoid traffic as the path narrows by the creek. You may have a wet crossing if it has rained alot lately

6. Act a little smug as you reach the REI Open Space noting that you are among the first to ascent the summit. Note your time is a new speed record for the hike and remember to post on WZ so others can applaud your fantastic hiking time

7. Get ticked off as you realize you forgot your REI Permit that entitles you to a 20% discount and head home


Certainly not the quality of: An Ascent of Rum Doodle (Harvey will have read that one)