Photographer's PointOn Saturday, we hiked 15 miles to the foot of Fremont Peak (the dome-shaped mountain in the distance), the third highest peak in Wyoming at 13,745 feet (4,189 m).
Indian PaintbrushesWe camped in Indian Basin beside a pond. On the menu: tuna, mac 'n cheese, and chocolate for desert. Doesn't food always taste better in the mountains?
Our new 2-man tent (thanks Ann & Amy!)On our way up to Fremont Peak, we came across beautiful moss patches.
Ooooh... green...After 2 hours and 20 minutes, battling wind gushes and crisp temperatures, we reached the summit of Fremont Peak! We shared the summit with a nice couple from New Mexico.
Fremont Peak (cold, but happy!)When I peaked over the edge of the mountain, I didn't expect to see Fremont Glacier, one the highest altitude glaciers in the American Rockies. What a sight!
Fremont Glacier
On the other side of the mountain, I could see Titcomb Basin, which most hikers cross to reach Gannet Peak, the highpoint of the Wind River Range at 13,809 feet (4,209 m).
Titcomb Basin
Fremont GlacierOn the other side of the mountain, I could see Titcomb Basin, which most hikers cross to reach Gannet Peak, the highpoint of the Wind River Range at 13,809 feet (4,209 m).
Titcomb BasinWe hiked back down and headed out. We thought we would stop half-way and camp, but we decided that we would rather hike out and spend the night in our own beds. So we did! Overall, we hiked 30 miles (48.3 kms) in 2 days and counted 17 ponds and 29 lakes! What an adventure!
Reflective and Thankful
Reflective and Thankful
1 comment:
In my next life, we will all be young at the same time and I will be energetic enough to go backpacking with you. How lucky you are to see such beautiful places.
Mom/Kathy
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