Broken Top Summer 2009, The End

Ladies




Dinner



When it's time for a camp cook, my sweet sweet wife is the one to have around



Bedtime



Not a bad place to wake up



Pack it out





Gnarly

Broken Top Summer 2009 part 1

Another trip on our to do list again this summer is Broken Top, near Bend OR. One of the most visually stunning and enjoyable hikes I've ever been on (From last year and all images taken with my pocket camera)

The commute- ladies on right, destination on left





Love at high altitude




Delicate but rugged





Fun spine along the way, where's 3 waldos?

Diablo/Ross Lake Canoe trip(last year)

We try to do this at least a couple of times a summer. It's beautiful, the camping is free, and it's only a few hours away. The weather in the North Cascades is still pretty iffy for a canoe trip, but as soon as it stabilizes a bit, we'll be there. Just a few shots from last year to give you an idea. I'll post a full report after we get up there the first time this year. If you go before we do, the biggest thing is to try and get the majority of your canoeing done before noon. Otherwise the wind can make things pretty hairy for you.

These images taken with my pocket camera - don't judge me!@#@(*#$&@##&@@#


Early mornings on Diablo Lake





Heading toward the 3 mile canyon that is the only way to Ross Lake(other than hiking-Ross Lake is not accessible by automobile)



In the canyon