Just returned from a nice six day, 52 mile trek in Utah's biggest wilderness, the High Uintas. Grandson Colton came along as well as friends from California, Brenda and her two daughters Liz and Maxine. Of course we can't leave out Brenda's faithful lab, Oscar.
Backpacking from beautiful alpine lake to alpine lake, our trails took us to just a few feet shy of 11,000 feet above sea level, through pine forests, amid numereous animal sightings, snow drift crossings, and great fishing.
Moose, elk, and mule deer were all frequent visitors to our party throughout the hike. We even saw a few bunches of antelope on the drive out of the area. Marmots barking their warning whistles gave Oscar fits as he so wanted to leave the trail and find them.
We did get some very "fresh breezes" a couple of nights as the temps dipped well below freezing. Key is leave a little water in the pot so it can be boiled first thing in the morning to thaw the rest of the water.
I created an album of pictures in "Grandpa's Albums" section, but here are a couple of views we enjoyed.
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And even as we were in the cars leaving the Trailhead Parking area, A nice Bull Moose, stepped out of the timber to feed and give us one last awe inspiring moment.
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Backpacking from beautiful alpine lake to alpine lake, our trails took us to just a few feet shy of 11,000 feet above sea level, through pine forests, amid numereous animal sightings, snow drift crossings, and great fishing.
Moose, elk, and mule deer were all frequent visitors to our party throughout the hike. We even saw a few bunches of antelope on the drive out of the area. Marmots barking their warning whistles gave Oscar fits as he so wanted to leave the trail and find them.
We did get some very "fresh breezes" a couple of nights as the temps dipped well below freezing. Key is leave a little water in the pot so it can be boiled first thing in the morning to thaw the rest of the water.
I created an album of pictures in "Grandpa's Albums" section, but here are a couple of views we enjoyed.
And even as we were in the cars leaving the Trailhead Parking area, A nice Bull Moose, stepped out of the timber to feed and give us one last awe inspiring moment.