Winter time at Timothy Lake
It was the
early morning when I left the small camp located lying along the north end of
Timothy Lake and hooked up with the PCT near the intersection with the trail to
Little Crater Lake, a small but deep, turquoise pool created from springs. From
there, I intended to hike the Pacific Crest Trail to its intersection with road
58. I eventually had to cut the hike short because of a rare sighting that
begged for a great deal more attention.
I can't honestly
say whether it was movement caught out of the corner of my eye or if I just
happened to look in that direction. Either way, the movement was that of a
large animal which, I would like to believe was observed as a result of keen
awareness of my surroundings, developed over time in the wilds. After spending
a lot of time in the woods, senses sharpen and a feel for one’s surroundings matures.
