Flat Tops Wilderness We did a 3 night/4 day backpacking trip in the Flat Tops Wilderness area from July 1-4, 2006. The area is absolutely beautiful and being in that environment for 4 days was amazing. |
At the trailhead, getting ready for our 4-day adventure. Travis & Brisco, George & Taylor, Lindsey & Mariah |
After hiking uphill all day in the heat, we found a small, level area to camp in for the night. |
- Day two - Still smiling as we head up with full packs on our backs |
Be careful sitting down with a pack on... "Help - I've fallen and I can't get up!" |
As we climbed higher the trees started to thin and views got better. |
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Crossing through an aspen grove with thick, lush plants and flowers everywhere |
Camping spot for night two | After 2 days of hiking uphill, we're very close to the top of the flat tops! |
Mariah and the other dogs slept very, very well. Yes - we did pack dog beds for them |
- Day Three - Brisco wearing his backpack and posing by the Elk skull that we found near the trail |
Finally on top of the flat tops! | The trail leveled out on top and we had a blast on day 3 |
T.C. (the traveling tiger) resting on the trail sign. We took the Oyster Lake trail towards Trappers Lake |
Headed up the trail... |
A great view of a distant flat top | After a fun day of hiking, we're at camping spot #3 |
- Day 4 - On day four, we woke up and hiked up the hill to the Ampetheater for a great view of Trappers Lake down below |
The view back towards our campsite as we head to the overlook |
Brisco on the edge of the cliffs of the Ampetheater | Lindsey and Mariah with Trappers Lake in the background |
Brisco ready to play | Dirty dogs, but happy dogs |
After enjoying the view, we played in the snow on the way back to the campsite |
Sliding upside down and backwards is a blast! |
There were lots of Columbine flowers growing by the rocks | One last view on top before we head down for a well earned shower! |