A few days after Christmas eve, Michaela, Pepper, Skittles and I made our way to Sisters (one of Michaela's Christmas' gifts - thank you!), which we have driven through in the past, but never staid for any period of time. Even though it was quite foggy the Sisters/Bend area is beautiful and we were looking forward to a few hikes!
Our first hike the next morning - after getting a little pick-me-up coffee at the Sisters Coffee Company - got us to Eagle Rock, a casual six mile hike directly out of Sisters through a Pine forest. Pepper and Skittles were super excited, despite freezing temperatures and fog. The rather flat terrain and soft ground made for very easy walking.
After a brief lunch break back at our apartment, we set out for Whychus Creek and enjoyed another five mile hike - this time with a bit more elevation, and a few icy spots. Pepper and Skittles surprised us yet again with an enthusiasm for an unusually brisk pace.
On New Year's Eve we got one more hike in in the morning - around Suttle Lake - before heading back home. The clouds briefly broke and we actually got some sunshine!
It's been a great couple of days of hiking. What a great way to close out 2019!
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