Tomorrow we hike Mike's Mountain, one of the more physically taxing experiences of the class. Mike's Mountain is probably about 4,000 feet high, and the trail is about 4 miles from start to finish. Just looking at Mike's, it doesn't seem like a big hike, but thinking about the elevation gain per mile, we're going up about 1,000 feet per mile--strenuous by any account.
The rules are simple: Everyone hikes, you either make it to the top--and Mike's cave--or you turn around and hike back down regardless your progress at 1pm. It's a great experience, and one that is fun to watch the students tackle.
BTW, This year Dan and I are hiking to the top. Neither of us have gone to the top in a few years, so that will be fun to experience it again with a new group of students.
We'll post more about Mike's--and include pictures--after the hike.
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