Got real high with the girls

[Spudman]

Thanks to some tips from Sunvalley and with a little checking on my own I was able to come up with a great place to take the family backpacking over the 4th.

We packed in to a sweet little lake that hadn't seen a lot of traffic this season and I decided that the peak was one the whole family could do. Little did I know just how tough our little 9 year old had gotten. She did almost 3/4 mile vertical -one way- in an afternoon.

We had the lake all to ourselves for the weekend except for elk, coyotes and a few birds and squirrels. We were watching the coyotes howl and bark to each other from about 60 feet away and they never even knew we were there because we were down wind.

The peak is right above Miranda's head
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w149/srspud/scenery/4thofJulyweekend018.jpg

Did I mention how steep it was?
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w149/srspud/scenery/4thofJulyweekend033.jpg

A very narrow ridge on the way up
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w149/srspud/scenery/4thofJulyweekend042.jpg

The view from the top
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w149/srspud/scenery/4thofJulyweekend050.jpg

The whole gang at the top
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w149/srspud/scenery/4thofJulyweekend051.jpg

[FatCat]

That looks awesome man! Must have been a good relaxing weekend!

[oldguy]

Nice family, nice pics, nice lake view.
Well now, no one's gonna say "pics or it didn't happen", are they?:beer:

[mrmudcat]

Ok when can I go .....ive been good...............well ive been good at being bad!;) :beer:

[sunvalleylaw]

That's great Steve! Glad the spot worked out and that it was not busy this weekend.

[luvmyshiner]

Sounds like a sweet weekend Spud! Great pics.

[Jimi75]

I remember such pictures from you of your last year holiday when you visited your family - am I right or do I mix up somethin here?

Great pictures, looks like you guys really got pretty "high" up the mountains.

COOL!

[warren0728]

what a beautiful place....looks like you guys had a great time!

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[Spudman]

It was a great time. Little Spud absolutely loves to climb especially when we get to the bigger rock walls.

The next day we packed up, packed out and drove home. Then I showered and played the open mic gig until 11 pm. What a good day...long good day.

[Guitar Gal]

Looks like a great time Spud! Spectacular views that I'm sure were more impressive in person.

What a great way to spend the holiday weekend! :AOK:

GG

[tjcurtin1]

Man, Spud - you certainly live in a splendiferous part of the country/world! And, having taught 9-year olds, it's pretty amazing what they can do - and fun being there to do it with them!

[magoo]

great pics spud, thanks for sharing.

[just strum]

The pictures you and SVL post make me want to pack up and look for that job out there.

BTW, did either you or SVL see the airborne lawn chair in your area?

[Spudman]

BTW, did either you or SVL see the airborne lawn chair in your area?

Eh? Whazzat?

[sunvalleylaw]

The pictures you and SVL post make me want to pack up and look for that job out there.

BTW, did either you or SVL see the airborne lawn chair in your area?


Only on TV. We have world class kite sailers over here in my part of the state, but I did not happen to see the dude with a lawn chair under a bunch of balloons.

[Robert]

GREAT photos! That is just awesome. Which amp and guitar did you bring? The I hope it wasn't the Peavey Delta Blues! ;)

[M29]

Wow Spud we love it out west. We try to get out there as much as possible. You guys or I should say guy and gals are on some dangerous paths, that will make your heart quiver a bit. I love being up on a mountain looking down at a lake on another part of the mountain. I miss it so...

Congrats on a great family vacation:AOK:

M29

[Katastrophe]

Great pics, Spud! Sure does look like a beautiful area...

Man, I gotta get out of this section of Texas for some good scenery...

[street music]

Spud that was very nice, I love the whole scene. I must say that I have never been west of the Mississippi and I long to do just that someday, glad to here you made the gig too.

[Spudman]

Thanks everyone. I'm glad I had those pictures to share. I sure love digital cameras...especially the small, light ones.

Sounds like some folks need to get out of their ruts and do some traveling. I have a big yard to camp in just bring the beer (import or micro please). :beer:

It does take a bit of effort to get in to those places and to get the altitude and adventure shots but it's so worth it and the family is much closer for it too. It's a great bonding activity putting your lives on the line.:)

[SuperSwede]

Awesome pics Spud! My daugher is also 9 but she usually complains when we walk to central town instead of taking the car!

[just strum]

Sounds like some folks need to get out of their ruts and do some traveling. I have a big yard to camp in just bring the beer (import or micro please). :beer:



Where do the amps plug in?

Oh, here's the lawn chair - you should take a shot at breaking the record. Japan looks doable.

http://www.thestar.com/News/World/article/455254

[Spudman]

Where do the amps plug in?

Currant bushes...silly. Same place as the backyard beer fridge.