Getting closer, View from County Road 353
Getting adjusted to start the 6 mile trek up to Big Sandy Lake. Packs at their heaviest!
Even Annie is ready to go!
Glimpsing the Peaks while following the Big Sandy River
Entering the Bridger Wilderness! A couple more miles till Big Sandy Lake
We made it! Felt good to soak the feet and get settled in for the night.
Noticed this little guy running around camp. We would see him a few more time over the next few days.
The morning view from camp a little after sunrise.
Starting the first hill climb. View from a nice spot overlooking Big Sandy Lake.
We also had to take the first pit stop, Leilah's already chowing down the snacks!
Ready to get back at it!
Leilah in front of Warbonnet Peak
The Billy Goat Balancing Act
Ethan in front of WarBonnet Peak
The crew at another pit stop. Ethan, Annie, Leilah, Josh, Ruby, and Marshall.
Jaden against the Warbonnet backdrop.
Leilah overlooking North Lake
Where's Waldo. Can you spot the climbers?
As far as the kids wanted to go. We turned around while the rest of the crew continued on to Jackass Pass.
Heading back down the hill.
Break time. We were in no hurry to get back to camp.
Stopped at North Lake for a nice family portrait .
When we got back to camp, we setup the tent in a new spot and then it was Nap Time! Overall, it was a great day with awesome views.
Sunrise on Day 3, Beautiful morning!
The rays are starting to hit the tent , time to get everyone going!
Ethan after rolling out of the bag.
Enjoying the sun and getting ready to get breakfast fired up. I must say the Mountain House biscuits and gravy were amazing. 100% will bring again on future trips.
The path to Black Joe lake. Leilah was a little bit sore this morning, so we hung back from the group and took our time. Annie as usual was taking the lead and wishing we would hurry up!
Caught up with the group at the lake and started to get settled in for some sun and relaxation. Mason, Jaden, Trevor, Ruby, Marshall, Josh, Carson, and Leilah.
That look of wonderment as to why no fish..
Mr. Snow doing a little chillaxin'
Ethan kickin' it in the chair.
View up Black Joe Lake towards the ridge leading to Wind River Peak. The Continental Divide runs along this ridge.
Leilah about to get into the water and test the temperatures.
Cameron throwin the line back. Still no fish...
Moving onward from Black Joe Lake and decided to go up and over the hill to Clear Lake.
We have arrived at Clear Lake. Any questions?
Setting up the relaxation devices at the new spot. Haystack Mountain in the background.
Loungin' Leilah.
Trail Junction while heading back to camp.
Ethan's day pack load out (Which he has outright stolen from me). Camelbak Thermobak 3L, Pouch with Rain Jacket and Snacks, and the best piece of gear of all, a Sportsman's Warehouse backpacking chair.
Schiestler Peak
Back to camp. Time to do a little loungin in the Wilderness Innovations Silnylon Poncho/Hammock.
Look at that amazing mug.
I think I see a couple happy animals.
Starting to get dark. Time for a fire and some grub!
Almost there. Belly's full and enjoying our time in the backcountry.
Stayed up a little while tonight to try and get a few astro shots. Brought the Sony A7RIV and Sigma 14mm F1.8 for this trip.
Milky way over Big Sandy Lake and Schiestler Peak
Annie getting her calories in for the day. She actually doesn't eat as much on these backcountry adventures, it's like she knows she needs to stay lean and mean.
Billy Goat doing what he does best.
Self Explanatory.
Ready to go. They might as well be through hikers by this point.
Aaaaaand We meet again.
Josh and Jaden passed by Miller Lake
Rapid Creek Falls above Miller Lake
Jaden next to the falls.
At the top.. Deep Lake
Ethan soaking up the sun.
Josh and Jaden about to drop down from Deep Lake.
Yep, we bring the frisbee everywhere.
Cool rocks and creek below Deep Lake.
The sky isn't looking so clear over Clear Lake now..
Straight from the Hamptons.
Well, well, look who finally showed up.
Sun out, rain in.
Jaden pulling out the high fashion. It's officially coming down now.
Haystack Mountain in all her glory.
Sun starting to peek back out after getting back to Big Sandy.
Pretty much sums it up after all that hiking around.
Back up and at it. Time for food and a bonfire for the last night on the mountain.
Still enough energy for the frisbee. Notice that it has shrunk in size..
One of my favorites from the trip.
Still at it.
Uh oh. What's about to happen?
It's getting real now. Don't cross her!
Josh and I hiked back to the Big Sandy overlook to take some more astro shots. Love how these turned out.
Smiles knowing it's the last day of hiking :)
One final time to sniff butts before parting ways.
Peace Out!!
