Re: TR 7/31-8/2 Dana Mdws-Kuna Col-Lost, Crest Cr., Alger Lks et
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 4:47 pm
giantbrookie,
Fabulous TR that makes me look forward to many more! A few comments/questions:
1) The advice not to use Rush Creek was excellent, because my one trip to the Losts (2 years ago) was after a very profitable summer for the Silver Lake pack station. The entire trail to Agnew, Gem and Waugh Lakes was thoroughly fertilized and smelled like a stable. With a spouse with a very keen nose, she was not thrilled. Rush Creek is permanently off our list. It's probably fine in June, but then, caveat emptor. Of course, the rains this year may have helped blunt the impact.
2) Thanks especially for the rocks/glaciers Geology 101. I'm frankly amazed that the glacier was in as good shape as it was! I've taken a couple trips with a pal who is a geologist, and it thoroughly enriches the trip. I try to take mental notes, but what I really need is a formal course to put everything into perspective. With retirement looming, it just may happen.
3) Your description of the unsurpassed "water feature" forced me to think back on the situations where I'd been particularly stunned by moving water in the back country. I've visited lake 10,212 (or 10, 232?) on the western border of Ionian basin (south of Martha Lake), during massive runoffs and the myriad streams and streamlets cascading into the lake over a hillside festooned with wildflowers has been absolutely stunning. On one occasion, the waters flowing into Hamilton Lake almost reached the same level. Regardless, I'm very much looking forward to comparing these examples to the scene you described!
4) I've been using a REI Quarterdome for a couple years now and it's been great through some very capricious weather. Sounds like that whole line of tents is a winner.
5) How long until you start introducing the kids to the mountains? I just got back from a trip where a dad with three children (the youngest was 8 with an 8 lb pack) was just gloating on the ridge of Glenn Pass. They were ridiculously happy campers for whom the journey is just beginning. I was envious (in a good way).
cameron
Fabulous TR that makes me look forward to many more! A few comments/questions:
1) The advice not to use Rush Creek was excellent, because my one trip to the Losts (2 years ago) was after a very profitable summer for the Silver Lake pack station. The entire trail to Agnew, Gem and Waugh Lakes was thoroughly fertilized and smelled like a stable. With a spouse with a very keen nose, she was not thrilled. Rush Creek is permanently off our list. It's probably fine in June, but then, caveat emptor. Of course, the rains this year may have helped blunt the impact.
2) Thanks especially for the rocks/glaciers Geology 101. I'm frankly amazed that the glacier was in as good shape as it was! I've taken a couple trips with a pal who is a geologist, and it thoroughly enriches the trip. I try to take mental notes, but what I really need is a formal course to put everything into perspective. With retirement looming, it just may happen.
3) Your description of the unsurpassed "water feature" forced me to think back on the situations where I'd been particularly stunned by moving water in the back country. I've visited lake 10,212 (or 10, 232?) on the western border of Ionian basin (south of Martha Lake), during massive runoffs and the myriad streams and streamlets cascading into the lake over a hillside festooned with wildflowers has been absolutely stunning. On one occasion, the waters flowing into Hamilton Lake almost reached the same level. Regardless, I'm very much looking forward to comparing these examples to the scene you described!
4) I've been using a REI Quarterdome for a couple years now and it's been great through some very capricious weather. Sounds like that whole line of tents is a winner.
5) How long until you start introducing the kids to the mountains? I just got back from a trip where a dad with three children (the youngest was 8 with an 8 lb pack) was just gloating on the ridge of Glenn Pass. They were ridiculously happy campers for whom the journey is just beginning. I was envious (in a good way).
cameron