Wasatch summers in the wild

The summer days have been oh so nice!!! Here's some of what we've been seeing & doing:

Hiking to Cecret Lake: my favorite wildflower spot...a bit too early

Playing at the lake


Biking Mid-mountain trail: Park City

Rob's "harem" of biker chicks! Glorious lunch on the deck at Silver Lake Lodge

Wildflowers of Desolation lake

orange ones- Jeremy's favorite


Fields of flowers

Desolation lake

Valley of the Sun

We managed to score 4 days off together & headed up to explore Sun Valley, ID. It was nice to escape the 100 heat of SLC & try some new trails. The days were full of clear blue skies & sunshine, with cool refreshing nights. We have to admit, living there might be pretty nice. Super dog friendly area with wilderness trails, lakes, & camping you can even use!

Backpacking to Hell Roaring Lake (Sawtooth National Recreation Area)

"Sufferfest 2010" according to Jeremy

And then the camera battery died...oops.

Redfish Lake

Oregon Gulch trail to Fox Creek....right from the campground

Chilling by the river

Corral Canyon trail

Who needs full suspension when the trails are butter smooth? I'll use it anyway!

Wildflowers among the charred trees (burned in 2007)

Going fast & taking chances
Lodgepole Gulch...not so fond memories. Many miles continuously UPHILL!!! Luckily the flowers were really pretty anyway!

linking to Mahoney Creek

"Moses" tour of the forest (never ending!) Shortly after, we took a "detour" in which we got to climb out back up hill. Doh!

A long day of riding...being back at the car= priceless

And home before midnight even....bonus.

Life is Good!!!

Yep, that pretty much sums it up! We were able to get out & enjoy a BEAUTIFUL day out on the Wasatch Crest trail (one of our favorites, if you can see why!). My thumb did great & the views couldn't have been better!

with our buddy Rob (photos courtesy of him as well)

Wildflowers coloring the hillsides

Can't wait to get out again!!! One of the BEST things about summer!