We took Madelyn, Pete, and some friends up Fifth Creek Canyon this weekend for a small backpacking trip.
Waiting to suit up.
Off we go! We hiked about six miles the first day and found a lovely meadow to camp in.
Cooking dinner the first night.
Poor baby didn't sleep too well the first night and her poor parents didn't sleep at all. We figured out how to help her sleep happily the second night though so it wasn't too bad. We heard a forest grouse drumming in the wee hours of the morning. It was really cool! It made the ground vibrate.
Helping pack up the next morning.
Kim was such a good friend to our baby. She kept her very entertained.
Off we go again. We went a little over ten miles the second day and that was about all Madelyn was willing to handle. That's a long time cooped up in a pack!
She did manage to sleep on the trail a little. Mostly she entertained herself by ripping my hair out. I'm pretty sure I have bald spots now.
Taking a rest.
We found an alien rocket! It was being used as a watering trough.
Tired baby at the second day's camp.
We played a few thrilling games of Poopy Head.
Teeny exploring.
We passed some beautiful waterfalls.
There were some hot pots along the river on the last day. It was nice to soak our aching muscles. Overall it was a really great trip and Madelyn did so well!
