Brett and Stephen at the first waterfall
Allen with fresh legs
Up and down this beautiful climb
We are going to start the real climb soon.
Stephen and Brett on the trail, look behind and down!
Once over the first wall you can see the goal at the top.
Rest at Emerald Lake (I did, they went over to the snow.)
We are at 10, 300 feet and going up to 11,750
Now at the top looking down on the lake and snow
Stephen at the top and made it easily!
Brett and I got there too, and Brett was very
patient waiting for me!
Brett and Stephen at the top lookout shelter
Brett and Stephen at the top lookout shelter
A picture of accomplishment, sitting on thevery highest rocks
We saw lots of mountain goats. Just beyond his nose
is part of the trail we climbed up and down.
Goats were a plenty and close by. See how steep the mountain is.
We saw some by the lake on our way down
Really close as this isn't with any zooming
Two more on our trail we had to wait for them to cross
Relaxing on our way down
This is the first waterfall again, but we are close to being done!
I don't even look tired!
14 miles, and 4,850 elevation gain. Wow, at that elevation I was breathing hard.
Great hike with a good support group, my two sons
Wow those pics are great. i don't think i have ever seen the top or what the trail looks like on the way up. Really cool that you saw goats too.
ReplyDeleteDad way to go! That is quite an accomplishment. it looks scary. It also looks steep and I think my fear of falling would get the best of me. I'm so proud of you guys! What a great memory and experience to do all together. I had no idea it was 14 miles. That is impressive. I love all your pictures. It looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
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