Our backpacking trip in August

Here are some photos from our backpacking trip to the Jefferson Wilderness back in August. We had such a wonderful time. It was really beautiful there, and Mark was stronger and healthier for this hike than he's been in a long time. His knee was bothering him some by the time we got back to the trailhead, but that's because he'd been hiking 6 miles downhill by then!

Since then we've bought some more good equipment at REI, and we're looking forward to using it soon. Maybe this weekend - we have Friday off for the statewide teacher inservice day.

1. Mark and me ready to hike out - our packs weigh about 35 pounds each.
2. A beautiful field of wild flowers. It was just amazing.
3. Me by one of the many little alpine lakes. Looks like "Sound of Music." Hah!