Saturday, September 26, 2009

Hiking in Estes Park with Janet & Barbara

Heading up to Mills & Jewel Lake
We hiked a loop about 10 miles

View of Jewel Lake
Snowed for quite a bit of the hike!
True hikers!





Elk in Estes Park


Bull elk strutting his stuff!

Protecting his harem!


Bull elk calling for cow, he already had about 20 what more does he want!



Tuesday, September 22, 2009

On The Road to Estes Park

Snow fall on September 21, 2009
Travelling from Dubois, Wyo. to Estes Park Colorado


Jimmy Fishing - Dubois, Wyoming

Wiggins Creek in Dubois, Wyoming
Fording the creek

Jimmy being drug across the creek trying to catch this trout!


About 15" trout



Another day on the river!





Sunday, September 20, 2009

Waterton Lakes - Hike to Crypt Lake

Waterfall on the way to Crypt Lake
Narrow ridge to Crypt Lake

Vistas on hike


Crypt Lake
11 miles round trip with over 2200' elevation gain



Townsite Campground
Mule deer all over the town





Longhorn RV Park in Dubois, Wyoming

Wind River behind the RV Park
Wooded site at Longhorn RV

Longhorn RV Park in Dubois, Wyo.



Dubois, Wyoming - Lake Louise

Dubois, Wyoming
Hike to Lake Louise
4.6 miles round trip
800' elevation gain
What is unbelieveable is these short hikes to incredible views.

Dubois, Wyoming - Deacon Lake

Frank heading up from Deacon Lake

Dubois, Wyoming - Deacon Lake

Hiking in Dubois, Wyoming.
I hiked with Frank to Deacon Lake. The hike was about 4 miles round trip. Many people were catching brown and rainbow trout.

Yellowstone Park - Hiking Beckler Meadows

Drying out wet feet.

Yellowstone Park - Hiking Beckler Meadows



Well guess who crossed the freezing river after all? Yes you guessed it my friends Dawn & Christine. That is what happens when you dare me to go first.

Yellowstone Park - Hiking Beckler Meadows


Uh oh! Can you believe this my fearless friend is returning. Dawn & Christine says they can't cross the river it is freezing cold.

Yellowstone Park - Hiking Beckler Meadows


Hiking in Beckler Meadows with John, Christine and Dawn.
My fearless friends crossing the Beckler River.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Jackson, Wyoming

Hiking to Table Mountain
with Jeff & Dawn Fine
Distance: 12 miles (round-trip).
Elevation Changes: Table Mountain stands 4,100 feet above the trailhead. Good Luck!
Time required: 8 hours.Difficulty: Very strenuous.
Best views of the Tetons

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Yellowstone Park


Hiking in Yellowstone Park
Mt. Washburn
View from the tower with Jeff, Dawn and Charlene