Escape the heat

Tried to escape the heat today. Was about 100 in the valley today, with some slight breeze. We decided to get up high and beat the heat. Went up Grizzly Gulch at Alta to Twin lake pass and then down to Brighton via the Sol Bright trail from Solitude. Decided against the hike up to Catherine's and then back to the car. Instead, just retraced our steps and went back. Was nice and cool, about 75, with a very stiff breeze. Gusts that were hard to walk against at times. Should be ready to go for the Alps!!

Recent travels

Since the last post we have been fairly busy with some trips. Still getting ready for our trip to France to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc, but needed to get out on the bike. We went to Denver for a couple days to see Brian and Jill. They were there for a week, so Karen and I drove out and stayed with our friends Laura and Rich. We got to do 2 rides with Brian and his friend Kevin from college, who now lives in Golden, CO. Good rides, not too hot, considering city temp was 90 both days!!

The second pics are of Lake Blanche, here in the Wasatch. We did this big hike last week with heavy packs, just to ease our minds that we will survive the Alps!! Our legs were sore for a couple days (6-7 miles with 3000' up, then down). Only about 4 hours, so we should be good to go!! Got ALL DAY in the Alps to do 8-10 miles. That is only about 1-1.5 mph, should be no problem!! We'll let you know.

Hope to get some more hikes in to get the pack all set, but getting close.

baby, baby Moose. Dog size!!

karen at the top of the Rocky Mtn N.P.

Local mowing crew.

Old damn at lower lake blanche, Wasatch

Blue Bell against the Red Rock, Lake Blanche