Wind Rivers Aug 2008

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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New Fork River fire

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Pronghorn on the way to Big Sandy

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Big Sandy River near the trailhead

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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David shivering after lunchtime swim in Big Sandy Lake

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Hiking past Big Sandy Lake, Shiestler Peak in the background

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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David on ledges east of camp, looking up past Deep Lake to East Temple Peak

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Brook trout in stream below Temple Lakes. They were abundant but small.

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Temple Lake w/ Temple Peak at left

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Daniel descending towards Deep Lake

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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East Temple Peak from divide between Deep Lake and Black Joe Lake

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Rapid Lake looking towards Jackass Pass

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Big rock in slide above Rapid Lake

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Sky Pilot

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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David on pinnacle above Rapid Lake

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Brian phoning home from peak above Rapid Lake. Photo by David Pendleton

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Silas, Daniel and Kirsten sunning in our dining area at Rapid Lake

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Kirsten and David on ledges above Clear Lake

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Daniel and David in Clear Lake

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Daniel and Silas negotiating boulder field along Black Joe Lake

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Setting up camp at the head of Black Joe lake

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Elephantella at head of Black Joe Lake

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Early morning at Black Joe Lake. Note frost on sleeping bags.

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Black Joe Lake at sunrise

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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David on a warm-up hike on the ledges above Black Joe Lake

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Flower fields and ledges w/ East Temple Peak at center, Wind River Peak at left

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Columbine. Most were white.

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Milbert's Tortoise-shell on Goldenrod

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Half-pipe valley E of Big Sandy Mountain

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Pinnacles near summit of Big Sandy Mountain

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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David, Daniel, Kirsten and Silas on summit of Big Sandy Mountain

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Kirsten throwing frisbee rock; Wind River peak at left

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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13" Cutthroat from Black Joe Lake. Some were silvery, others colorful.

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Kirsten, David and Silas at Black Joe Lake camp

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Flowers above Black Joe Lake

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Paintbrush below East Temple Peak

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Ledge and snow below East Temple Peak

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Wading in shallows at head of Black Joe Lake

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Daniel demonstrating the remarkable elasticity of his briefs

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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Blue and white columbine near mouth of Black Joe Lake

Hike in Wyoming's Wind River range w/ Daniel, David, Silas and Kirsten, Aug 1-6, 2008

Daniel, David and I picked up Silas and Kirsten in Sun Valley and drove over to the Big Sandy trailhead into the Wind Rivers. We spent two nights along Rapid Lake and three at the head of Black Joe Lake, then one night in the woods on the way out. Great fishing, beautiful flowers, amazing hiking and a lot of fun. This is the short version with 40 photos.

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David hiking out below Black Joe Lake