Friday, August 5, 2011

Backpacking to Rainbow Lake - part 3 the hike in

The trail is pretty gentle mile and a half. First up and then down to the lake. There were a few fallen logs across the trail but then we spread out and went at the kids pace.
This was Bree's first pack trip. She carried her pack in all the way.
All the kids had a bag of trail mix yummy's. They left a trail of dropped cereal along the path too.
Tyler working his way up the trail

Oma enjoyed holding hands with the little ones. Ellie and I weren't going to spend the night. We were planning on going back to Cascade. She carried all her snacks and drink in her purse.
Break on Opa's lap then a ride in the baby pack on Dad's back.
What's this?
McKayla found a toad
This was also Jake's first backpacking trip. He is just barely 3. He walked most of the way in, but his dad gave him a lift and then helped him with his little back pack.

It was slightly over cast - there was thunder in the back ground and a few little sprinkles. But no storms. Very pleasant to walk - but oh my. The mosquitoes were awful. Repeat. AWFUL.

Carter started out at the back of the crew, but discovered that he liked the front much better. Deven had to keep up with him.


oops - if you could see Zoe's face, you would see that it's a bit grumpy-
and now she is happy.
1/4 mile to the lake. We're almost there.
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