The boys have just returned from their first adventure to the Colorado Rockies. We enjoyed a long weekend of hiking, putt-putt, hot sulphur springs and lots and lots of ice cream (There are something like five ice cream shops in the town of Grand Lake). Jack accomplished his quest of hiking to the top of a mountain (to the top of the tundra at the Alpine Visitors Center - over 12,000 feet) and although it appeared Alex simply fell asleep at the top - we're sure he actually passed out due to a lack of oxygen. We loved our cabins at Lemmon Lodge. Our last night we stayed right by the North Inlet Stream, and the boys had a blast throwing rocks and pine cones into the stream. The hikes were fun, too, although the boys tired out way before David and I were ready to turn back.
Two hikers set out on the Colorado River Trail...
We made it the Alpine Visitor Center - very windy! This is where Jack's journey to the top of a mountain begins.
Two hikers set out on the Colorado River Trail...
...and 20 minutes later one hiker is ready to go back.
We found snow in June!
We stop half-way for a break on our journey to the top of a mountain peak. Breathing is not easy up here! You can see that Alex is already losing consciousness (just kidding -he was just tired)
We made it. Jack's on top of the world!
A breathtaking view!
1 comment:
Wow! Looks like a very refreshing vacation spot!
Chin up, Jack! Way to go climbing your first mountain! Looks like you and Alex were quite the trailblazers!
Hope you had an extra scoop of ice cream for your Aunt Jill!
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