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Hiking on the Meeteetse Trail

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This is my first AR post with a video slide in it.

I would like to thank Jim Frimmer of San Diego for making me aware of Slide.

Below is a slide show of my latest hiking trip.  The photos were all taken by my very good friend Marisa.

Along with two other friends, we decided to hike on the Meeteetse trail (South Fork Grove Creek) this past weekend.  The trail was 3.5 miles round trip and it took us just over 2 hours to complete and involved an elevation gain of 1,200.   There were plenty of good views along the way of mountains, meadows, rocks, streams, wooded area and plenty of wild flowers.

We packed some sandwiches and snacks for lunch and we stopped halfway for a little picnic with a very scenic view.  This was a very good trail for hiking with plenty of eye candy.  However, unless you are in good shape or a regular hiker, I would not recommend it as it is physically demanding.   You can say that  it was breathtaking and I am not just talking about the views!  The good thing is that if you go hiking on this trail and succeed to do the entire trail (like the four of us did), you feel empowered and great.

It's Good to Be Here!!

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries    TRC: Transnational Referral Certification

Gerry_Khatchikian@yahoo.com

All photos and/or written content produced by Gerry Khatchikian. All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Gerry Khatchikian, Realtor Associate. 

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FN LN
Toronto, ON

Hi Gerry - I really enjoyed your slideshow except for one major point - the automatic page turning occurs so quickly that it makes me feel dizzy.  I just bookmarked the slide.com website to investigate.  There must be a way to slow it down so readers can absorb and enjoy the photos.

Jun 17, 2009 03:08 PM
Monique Combs
Royal Shell Real Estate - Bonita Springs, FL
Royal Shell Real Estate - Monique Combs

Gerry,

I like  a slide how better than a video. quicker and can read at same time. I have never hiker (shame on me) Maybe one day.

Jun 17, 2009 03:25 PM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Marc,

Thanks for the feedback.  I went back and edited it to make it slower.

 

Monique,

It is never too late to start hiking.   Best of all it's free and you can do it at your own pace.  It is also more fun and easier to do it with one more other persons if you are looking for a little bit more motivation. 

Jun 17, 2009 04:42 PM
c m
Colorado Springs, CO

Number 1 and 7 are my faves, and are those Columbines in 10?  What was the elevation of the trail? The vegetation is telltale of the "above sea level" nature of the trail! Nice slide show, haven't tried one of this company's, only Smilebox...on my list!

Jun 17, 2009 04:43 PM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Cheryl,

I see that you liked the close-up photos of some of the disctinct rock formations observed from along the trail.   The trail starts at an altitude of 6,555 feet and at the highest point, it reaches an altitude of 7,555 feet.   I am not sure what type of flowers are the ones in 10.  I checked online and it does not look like they were Columbines. 

Jun 17, 2009 04:55 PM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Gerry - The changes are considerably better and I see you made the pictures larger too.  I think that slide.com would be an excellent tool for showing listings.

Jun 17, 2009 05:54 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

You are so lucky to live in such beauty Gerry, Thanks for sharing...

Jun 17, 2009 11:32 PM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Marc,

Thank you.  I am glad you enjoyed the changes that I made.

 

Paul,

You are welcome.   I am happy to share the beauty with the online community.

Jun 18, 2009 02:35 AM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

You know I had to come over here to see what kind of fun you've been having. Looks good!

Jun 18, 2009 05:36 AM
Anonymous
Marisa

Hey Gerry,

That was a great hike!  If you feel like another scenic uphill challenge, next time you can go on the Mystic River Hike about 30 minutes from Fish Tail.  I'll send you some pictures.

I love your blog, you have some great shots of the Magpies!  Hope to see you again soon!  I'm already planning my next trip out there to Montana. 

Jun 18, 2009 02:09 PM
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Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Jim,

I am glad you checked!  Thanks for stopping by and for the positive comment.

 

Marisa,

It was a pleasure to spend time with you during your most recent trip to Montana.  I am glad we were able to go hiking as well as white water rafting.  Thanks you for the positive feedback and please do come back to check my blog for more stories and photos of Red Lodge.  See you soon!

Jun 18, 2009 04:30 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Slide is awesome, Gerry!  I need to check it out.

Mike in Tucson

Jun 18, 2009 05:55 PM
Rita Minion
O'Brien Realty - Solomons, MD

Hello Gerry,

Thank you for sharing slide.com with us!  I will have to check it out!  The slide show of your hiking trip was fantastic.  Beautiful scenery in Montana!

Rita

Jun 19, 2009 12:03 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Gerry, The photos in your Slide are terrific -- this would be a great thing to send to customers after a day of showing -- I've been playing with Smilebox - they have a slide feature too. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous photos - it is beautiful there.

Jun 19, 2009 03:27 PM
Debi Boucher
Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO
"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Hi Gerry - What a great hike! Terrific views, and lots of beautiful nature shots you've shared. I really enjoyed your slideshow- especially liked the jagged rock formations.

Debi

Jun 20, 2009 09:27 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Mike,

Thanks and I hope you will like Slide and will start using it to showcase your beautiful photos of Tucson and the surroundings.  Thank you for making me aware of Picasa!!!

 

Rita,

Thank you for dropping by and for you nice comments.

 

Mary,

I like with your idea.  Thank you for being a regular visitor and your comments.

 

Debi,

Terrific views indeed!  I am glad you liked the rock formations.  I have gone on many hiking trails in and around Red Lodge but these very interesting rock formations were unique and a joy to watch from this trail.

Jun 20, 2009 01:51 PM
Jenny Kotulak
RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage - Oakville, ON
Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate

OK so now you've got me looking at all your posts since you catalogued them.  I'm happy that you joined my Take A Hike groug and look forward to this type of future post from you.

Jun 14, 2010 04:27 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

I'm amazed at how much growth you've experienced since you first began and you're still in Chapter One!

I'm really enjoying the journey. Your photography and thirst for adventure makes me feel like a kid again!

Oct 27, 2010 02:52 PM
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