No better way to ring in the New Year, or any day for that matter, than with a hike. The local favorite is Kamiak Butte and I tried the West Side Primitive Trail for the first time which has a mile and a few hundred feet of gain more than the normal loop. A sign says it's rated as "difficult" but it's just a standard trail and nothing is very primitive about it. I came down via the main trail for a 4.75 mile loop with 1200' of gain.
Microspikes were definitely handy today as the trail was completely frozen and slippery.
A somewhat overcast and chilly day but Palouse views are always a treat.
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