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Published: July 23rd 2008
Avalanche Lake hike,
What we thought was going to be a short hike, turned into an all day affair. Our hike stared at the trail of the red cedars, then we decided to go on to Avalanche Lake. It was a great hike through the woods and we were able to see so great views of the Rockies. The hike took longer than expected due to the girls stopping and playing in the water, but who could blame them. The hike to the lake is about 2.3 miles each way. To keep us entertained “Steve Erchle” (Emma) was pointing out various flora and fauna, and whether we were approaching a decline in the path or an "upcline." As our hike took us on to Avalanche lake we saw several mule deer, they must be getting very use to humans for this one sat only 10 feet off the trail. We knew we were getting closer to the lake as we could hear off in the distance the roaring of water. There are 5 waterfalls that surround the lake. We stopped for at while at the lake’s edge and took all of the beauty in. The girls took off their shoes and
waded in the water out to a rock. This was good planning on Amy’s part because we knew sooner or later one of the two would be in the water. The water was a chilly 40 some degrees, but the girls could care less. The hike back went very quick, it is always quicker when you go downhill and you know you are going to eat. On the way down we passed 2 more mule deer. One was right next to the path, and let us walk right by her.
On the way back we stopped at McDonald lake for a picnic and we all waded into the lake. Rachel summed it up best when she said it is only cold for a few seconds, then your feet go numb and it feels fine.
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Michael
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Urkel in the House
Emma - Emnrace your inner Urkel, just don't return home with high-waisted flood pants and HUGE windshield like glasses. "Just be normal..." Pix look great. It is great to see you standing next to each other still. One week down - 10 days to go...