Trails!

Providence Canyon  - 

Easy pace.  An elderly woman on the trail reported seeing a cougar but I don't believe her.  She was old.  Plus there were 2 middle age women out running the trail too.  Maybe she was confused.  I think she saw 2 cougars. 

T-1:15 (9:22) 1500' vert

Beirdneau Peak (8907')

That trail kicked my butt and even knocked me down.  I forgot to wear my gaiters today and my legs were bleeding and my shoes full of plants and thorns.  I also realized Hokas are not ideal for this type of loose and rocky "trail".  Very slow going but the views were great.  I am glad I did it, but that will be my only trip up there this year.  Unless I am training for Hardrock, it is not an ideal trail to frequent regularly.  Ok, enough complaining.  I got a paid holiday today to go hike up a mountain.  Life is good.  Thanks Pioneers.

T- 4:07 (13:00) 5100' vert

8 Easy miles around Prov and RH.  No watch, but would guess I was close to 9 mins/mile at first and close to 7 by the end.

Providence Star - 

Headed to Island Park/Yellowstone for the Weekend so only had time for a brisk 10 miles.  

T-1:09:15 (6:56) 750'

Lionhead Peak (9547') - 

While the family slept in I went and tagged a favorite peak and found a new trail in the process.  It was a great morning.  Saw an elk and a fox en-route.  Ran some atv trails and some brand new singletrack (still had sawdust on the trail from the tree-cutting), and even some off trail bushwhacking.  Loved it.

T-2:50 (11:20) 3600'

Ran 12 miles of random atv trails around our rented cabin in Island Park.  It was hard to turn around and go back...so much to explore!  Ran slow 8:30 out and low 7's back.  Spent the rest of the day having fun in Yellowstone before driving home.

T-1:34 (7:50) 600' vert