The budget was late again (I originally wrote that for 2002, but I need not have qualified it - this has been the situation every year). And the initiative which was supposed to help went down in early 2004.
I live a few blocks (easy dog-walk distance) from the 16 Ave Tiled Steps Project.
Mid Hills to Hole-in-the-wall (8 miles)
Teutonia Peak Trail: Cima Dome (4 mile round trip).
Dirty Girl Gaiters - not as bulky as others.