Dinkey Lake Trip Report

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Dinkey Lake Trip Report

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Awhile back I made some inquires about where to take my son on his first overnight hike. I finally decided on Dinkey lakes. Well let me first say thanks again for all the help!

We had a wonderful time, despite the presence of the skeeters which where terrible the first day. My 4 year old son did a great job. He struggled a little the first day (I think due a lot to the elevation), but walked the entire way on his own and carried his small hydration pack and snacks most of the way. We caught a fair amount of good size brookies. My boy had a smile on his face the entire time. Sometimes it was hard to see behind all of the bugs. On the way out the next day he only needed a couple breaks and we made it out in good time. Here are a couple photos of our trip.
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Now to prepare for a big boy trip to Evolution Basin!!!!
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Great trip. It doesn't get any better than that! Uh, until they begin to carry more than you!

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So cute! Looks like you had a great time!
It doesn't get any better than that! Uh, until they begin to carry more than you!
Or until they go and fetch the snow for Happy Hour. ;)
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Cute kid! Sierra backpacker/fisherman for life written all over his face!
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Brings back memories of trips with my dad. I'm sure the Brookies weren't that big though, thanks for sharing.
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It doesn't get any better than that! Uh, until they begin to carry more than you!

I have twin boys that are younger. Gear spread between the three of them when they get older and I might only have to carry a water bottle and some camera gear. Maybe I will wait on those llamas:)
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Priceless!! :thumbsup:
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Great report and love the pictures of the kid. I'll admit I spent more than a few seconds trying to estimate the size of the fish by extrapolating from the size of your son's hands. I don't remember the brookies being that big whenever I visit the Dinkey Lakes! Anyway, this is a great area to get a kid hooked on wilderness fishing; the Dinkey Lakes were my introduction to the backcountry and I've been enamored ever since.

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Dude, I totally ran into you on the trail! Remember the big guy and the gal hiking up when you were leaving, on the trail near First Dinkey?

I have seen brookies that big - they make some good eating, too. :)

Good to see even the younger kids on the trail - and enjoying it so much.
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wonderful report. great fish for your boy!

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