Our first hike of this new year was up Mission Peak. Not earth shakenly original, but better than no hike at all.
We started from the Ohlone College parking lot.
Matt and Nora hitting the trail.
Temps were a bit chilly. By the time we were within view of the peak, the cold breezes compelled us to don our wind shells and beanies.
A snack break near the final push to the top.
Hiking up the windswept north ridge of Mission Peak.
Near the top.
The final push to the summit.
Yeah, someone actually carried a Christmas tree to the top of Mission Peak.
In front: Matt and Nora; boyblue behind
The usual circus at the summit.
Descending the north side of the peak to avoid the crowds on the south side. We circled around to the east and eventually hooked up with the trail we followed from Ohlone College.
I hope you all had a great New Years. I know we did (as you can see...).
Don't be shy! Post your first 2014 hikes here!