We woke ourselves up with the help of the camera’s alarm. I had managed to forget the altimeter/barometer with its…
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Today was going to be an exploration day. The ideal goal was to summit Plummer Peak, but after the plan…
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We got a nice early start from the Queens River Trail Head. I’m getting better at not complaining when I…
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We weren’t quite as leisurely this morning as we were the day before. We didn’t have far to travel this…
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With a long hike of 11 miles ahead of us, we were in complete agreement about getting up early. Last…
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After the long and cold hike up to the lake, we allowed ourselves plenty of leisure to wake up the…
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We slept late, letting the sun come up over the surrounding mountains. There was no hurry to begin the day.…
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Hard to say goodbye to such a beautiful lakeside spot. I expected Ambrose to wake me, but I actually got…
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Ambrose woke first, of course, but he didn’t wake me. Today was going to be a day of hanging out…
Continue ReadingQueens River Loop June 2015 – Day 5
Good morning from inside the tent. Goodbye Nanny Creek! Nanny Creek to the trailhead is not a long hike. With…
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