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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Big Sandy River along the road into 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Ground squirrel at 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Silas, Kirsten, Daniel and David on the trail in to 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Hiking past Big Sandy Lake, Sheistler 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Brook trout in meadow stream at head of 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Supper 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Meadows near our Rapid Lake camp, 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Daniel, meal planner and chief cook. 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Supper at our food prep and eating area at our Rapid 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Afternoon cloud over Schiestler 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 long version with 120 photos.

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David setting out on hike early on our first morning 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Ledges and flowers, looking towards Deep Lake and 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Daniel and Silas on big rock in camp. Our tents are about 100' behind the big rock.

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 long version with 120 photos.

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Flower meadows along the way up to Temple Lakes

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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Kirsten on ridge between Temple Lake and 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Silas, Kirsten and Daniel on ridge between Temple Lake and Deep Lake. Rapid Lake is the farthest down the valley.

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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Arnica, Mertensia and Columbine - typical ledge flowers

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 long version with 120 photos.

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Ledges and flowers above 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Head of 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Outlet of 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Glacier-scraped ledges in valley between Deep Lake and 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Mertensia and Primrose

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 long version with 120 photos.

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Aster

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 long version with 120 photos.

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Blue violets, like flakes of the sky in the meadows.

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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Mead's Alpine, particularly common on the ridge SE of 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 long version with 120 photos.

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David ascending the ridge SE of 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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View SE along the ridge between Shiestler Peak and 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Brian ready to push large rock off the ridge 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Brian phoning home from peak 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Silas holding wooden spoon with his pecs

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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Daniel heading back along the shore of Black Joe Lake to look for Silas

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 long version with 120 photos.

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Our first cutthroat trout from Black Joe Lake - supper

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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Choosing our 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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East Temple Peak 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 long version with 120 photos.

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David warming up in the sun 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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David overlooking the valley 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Drifts of Mertensia among 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Paintbrush and Bistort 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Morning Cloak butterfly

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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Meadows and 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 long version with 120 photos.

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View of camp and the valley 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Kirsten and Daniel on the high plateau north of Black Joe Lake, on the way over to 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Snowball fight during the hike over to 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Unknown flower in the gully N 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Pussy-toes on the ridge 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 long version with 120 photos.

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A Senecio on the ridge 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 long version with 120 photos.

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An alpine Epilobum? on the ridge 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Unknown flower, very small, on the ridge 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Phlox on the ridge 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Butterfly (checkerspot?) on the ridge 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Milbert's Tortoise-shell on Goldenrod on the ridge 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Common and showy Composite on the ridge 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Alpine flora on the ridge 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Pea family flower, also very small, on the ridge 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 long version with 120 photos.

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High country just 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Our area. Rapid Lake is at upper right, Temple Peak and Lake at top center, Deep Lake at upper left, Clear Lake at center right and Black Joe Lake at lower 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Kirsten throwing snowball

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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Descending through boulders on the ridge 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Pine grove, some beetle-killed, along N shore 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 long version with 120 photos.

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13" silvery Cutthroat from 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 long version with 120 photos.

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13" typical Cutthroat from 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Kirsten brushing teeth

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 long version with 120 photos.

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David pumping water

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 long version with 120 photos.

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David in 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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David and Silas along snowbank

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 long version with 120 photos.

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Paintbrush, Bistort, Aster and Cinquefoil 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Paintbrush, Senecio and Mertensia 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Paintbrush, Senecio and Mertensia 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Moth on Mertensia

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 long version with 120 photos.

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Buttercup and sedge at edge of melting snowbank

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 long version with 120 photos.

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Shooting star

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 long version with 120 photos.

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Primrose

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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Ledges along valley 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Building TiT by lake 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 long version with 120 photos.

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TiT

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 long version with 120 photos.

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Kirsten and Silas on ledges 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 long version with 120 photos.

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View up the valley towards 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Cooling off at camp after a hike

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 long version with 120 photos.

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Wading across the extensive shallows 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Daniel and David in 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Silas retrieving his tent after it blew into the 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Silas on the hike out from 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 long version with 120 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 long version with 120 photos.

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David hiking out below 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Silas and Kirsten fishing in the meadow streams at 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Packing up from our last camp on the way out to Big Sandy 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Our only group photo

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 long version with 120 photos.

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View up the Big Sandy river, Big Sandy Mountain on the left, Shiestler Peak on the right

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 long version with 120 photos.

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View across the valley NW of Pinedale, towards smoldering New Fork Lakes 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 long version with 120 photos.

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Silas stretching near Arco, Idaho

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 long version with 120 photos.

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Dust storm near Arco, Idaho

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 long version with 120 photos.

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Sunlit hills near Hailey, Idaho on the way to Sun Valley