Mt. Moriah 2012: Hiking

Hiking in the Mt. Moriah Wilderness is something every person should do at least once. We hiked up to The Table last year (which was one of the most memorable hikes I've ever done), so we wanted to explore a different area this time around. But, before we departed, I had Meg take a quick family photo for us.....

We were off to expose ourselves to the randomness of mother nature and get some vitamin D!
A cure for what ails you is right out the window.  No nature-deficit disorder in my household! Every step improves the immune system. The healing world of nature.  Sorry, I just caught myself going off on a tangent......
Anyway, back to the hiking pictures:



 

 

 

 

 

The Bristlecone Pine makes our time on earth seem insignificant; after the thousands of years that have passed them by........



 



In the moment......

Precious moments; living in the present with the ones you love :)

This is Elk country. We didn't see any, but we were surrounded by their bugling calls. Also, we saw signs of them everywhere.......

 

 

Tracks

 

Scat

Tree Scratches

Remains

 

 

It's therapeutic to stop and smell the roses...... or just stop and do nothing for a moment & enjoy the scenery. I invite you to stop for a moment to view some of the scenery that I captured on camera of beautiful Mt. Moriah...... on my next post ;)



Mt. Moriah 2012: Campsite

This is one of my favorite annual events. Maybe because it's a beautiful time of year with the Fall presentation, maybe it's the last chance to camp, or maybe it's hanging out and relaxing with friends and family! Either way, every September the mountain calls our name. I've always loved Mt. Moriah and every year I'm more mezmorized by its beauty,spirit, and mystery. We loved it enough to name Ava after it :)

We didn't end up leaving Baker until late afternoon, so even though we'd get there nearing dark ~ I anticipated a beautiful drive in the sunset. This is one of many views that doesn't get old; the climb up the mountain..............

I think Zeek was thrilled about the drive too! He is still adjusting to this "camping" thing  ;)

Our 4runner was so packed with food and camping gear; inside and on the roof! Ava was in good spirits, even with the splint around her arm. I think both Ava and Isaac were excited to see their friends. Plus, the opportunity to sleep in a tent again.

 

 

There was a warm greeting when we arrived; by both our friends and a grand fire ;) 

 

 

Something about dancing flames, music, and good company to help you melt your worries away........

 

 

They say the best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup ~ but stepping out of the tent in the yellow glow of aspens is hard to beat. The only thing that distracts you from that warm thought is the cold morning air at 9,000 + feet!
LOL 

 

 

We all huddle around the fire. Thank God for morning people who get up earlier than me to start the fire! I had a hard time getting out of my sleeping bag.....but, a parent has to help with crowd control :)
We have to keep an extra eye on these two.....

 

Sam and Matthew put in many hours building a fort out of large branches in the forest. Ava chipped in here and there; but I'm sure found it hard to do with one hand!

 

Did I mention the abundant, delicious food? This group eats like kings when we camp ;)



Supernatural? I still don't know what that is.....

 

Our lovely campsite

When the sun camp out, we shed our layers and basked in the glow..........

 

Isaac was enjoying his hot chocolate; he called it coffee :) 

 

 

Emma was ready to hit the trail, in style :)

 

I told Ava she looked like a chameleon with her yellow raincoat amongst the piles of leaves.....
Meanwhile, Sam and Matthew were still busy with their project



 

 

 

When we weren't gathered by the fire, our feet were carrying us over the breathtaking landscape.
Which brings me to my next post: hiking.



 

This and that; oh, and a broken wrist......

It is getting dark earlier at night. One of the signs of the season. Which means we are having more down time. Zeek likes to enjoy his time with his boy........ lol

 

I still have a productive garden and I continue to freeze my goods :) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ava fell on her hand last Friday on a field trip and ended up with a buckle fracture in her wrist......

 

 



 

Here is her temporary support. We are going into Delta today to have a cast put on........
Hey! We made it to Kindergarten without any broken bones! lol
She was WAY more stressed about going to see a doctor than having a broken bone.

 

 

She's a tough cookie!