POSTED ON Wednesday, January 04, 2012 AT 10:07AM
South Fork Walla Walla River Trail leads painful fall
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Judging from the wet spot on my jacket’s left sleeve and the damp chill on my left buttock, I had hit the frozen ground on my side.
It happened on an uphill two-track 20 yards past the crumbling Demaris Cabin on the South Fork Walla Walla River Trail.
I hit with a thump.
I clutched the Nikon to my chest.
It dangled from a strap around my neck for easy access if Bigfoot or a cougar crossed the trail.
While in mid-air, I twisted around to protect it.
A reflex, I guess.
Despite that selfless twist, a loud “Crunnnch!” signaled a lens hood digging into the ice.
The sound mingled with my own “Ooomphh!”
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