It’s that time. Time to dig through the closets for all the camping gear. I say that like I don’t know where it is. I’m planning my first real trip of the season into the foothills around Bolt Mountain.

I’m actually going to replace my tent this year for something more hiker friendly. I normally don’t go to the mountains to set up camp so I don’t need or want a tent that will hold the kitchen sink. I need a tent I can sleep in and one that will keep out the weather - that’s it.

I’ve been hearing a lot of coyote on the mountain and I’m going to be on a mission to get a photo of the elusive coyote. We will see who stalks who.