Backpacking with the Young Women

Last weekend Carl and I went backpacking up past Smiley Creek...far up into the White Cloud mountains. We packed into the Borne Lakes. It was such a great experience. I loved having Carl with me...the majority of the time. He ended up hiking back out of the mountains with one other guy to gather search and rescue....story later.

So we hiked in about 5 1/2 miles over pretty intense terraine. An avalanche took out part of our trail so we were scaling large, sharp rocks that had fallen and snow from the avalanche. Once we got to camp we pitched tarps as lean-tos and claimed our spots of dirt for sleeping for two nights.

My camera battery died half way up the mountain, so I am waiting for more pics from the other camera that was there. Another post later....

Carl is helping me adjust my waist strap.

Seriously...suck it in.

The gang just before heading in. My young women rock!

So, Carl and a couple other men went to a little lake to filter some water for us all. We went ahead...up the steap mountain trail and then waited near the top. Here comes Carl, not only packing his 50 or so lbs....but another pack with almost all 19 water bottles full of fresh water. He hauled! What a stud.

Well deserved break!

In front of some of the mountains. I think Fourth of July.

Fourth of July Lake

What troopers.

I love this guy!
He was helping me up the rock for a little lookout break. As I said...I plan to do another post when I get more pics...but for your true enjoyment, here are some pics of the kids spending the weekend with Ma and Pa Weeks. Thanks for your help.

"Don't mess with me and my carrot"