Tomorrow we are off on another adventure. This time though, it is a bit different, since my husband cannot participate. He injured his back at work a few months ago and is not allowed to work or backpack. Cordlan and I will be doing this trip on our own. Bittersweet for sure. He will however,… Continue reading Zion…here we come!
Category: Hiking with Holly
Rae Lakes Loop: Day 5
October 2 Mileage: 11.7 Woke up this morning expecting to have condensation on our tent from being in a meadow, but instead woke up to very cold conditions…again. Hiking this time of year does have its advantages, but the cold is not one of them. A lot of people are up and about early today. … Continue reading Rae Lakes Loop: Day 5
Rae Lakes Loop: Day 4
October 1 Mileage: 9.4 Last night was terrible. The worst sleep we have gotten this trip. The “party group” kept us up for a while and there were quite a few people that came into our campsite looking for a site to sleep in. A lot of people were trying to position themselves to climb… Continue reading Rae Lakes Loop: Day 4
Rae Lakes Loop: Day 3
Sept 30 Mileage: 8 Woke up to some condensation on the tent, but not a bad way to start our day. We got on our way and starting climbing again. What a surprise! As we hike and continue past our turn-around point from yesterday, we are very grateful for our decision to go back. There… Continue reading Rae Lakes Loop: Day 3
Rae Lakes Loop: Day 2
Sept 29 Mileage: 8.8 It rained last night! But now it’s clear and cold. Soo thankful we have our campfire to warm up to this morning. We are up and out by 8:45 am. Lots of climbing today, but the trail is beautiful, so it makes it a lot easier. We are headed to the… Continue reading Rae Lakes Loop: Day 2
