2012 Montana Conditions, Stoke and Whatev Thread

[swimmy]

Here is a recap of my trip into the Spanish Peaks along with a few photos.I originally planned to do a loop starting in the north but got to the trailhead only to learn it was closed due to grizz activity. So I went plan B



Plan B was an out and back trip that would total about 18 miles. The trail headed up this drainage.



After a few miles and bit of elevation gain, the trees started to give way.



Things really opened up and it is a beautiful basin. Off in the distance on the right of this pic, you can see the pass I would cross.





I gained the pass. This is looking back down the basin I just hiked.



Looking down the other side.



From the pass, I traversed north a bit to a hanging valley and my destination. One of the coolest lakes I've ever camped.



What a freakin’ view.



And at over 9000’ it was even more spectacular at dark. I set my alarm at 11;30, peaked out of the tent, and boom..it was on. It’s always a little freaky being out at dark in grizz country but this was one of the best stargazing sessions I’ve had in a long time.



Sunrise, and total serenity. There was a touch of lingering smoke around from nearby fires providing even more color.



This place was perfect,



and Kirby approved.



World class backcountry a stones throw from my house. 4th trip of the year in the books and two more to hit my goal (I wanted to do 6.)Thanks for coming along.

[byates1]

Amazeballs

[2FUNKY]

Awesome! Love that area!


Sent from my iPhone using TGR Forums

[2FUNKY]

Awesome! Love that area!


Sent from my iPhone using TGR Forums

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Swimmy wins MT Maggot Summer. I've slept outside once this summer. Doing a quick overnight tonight. Hope the smoke isn't too bad.

What kind of pack is Kirby wearing? I need to get one for my boy.

[Trackhead]

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[byates1]

Build a new camper?

[Trackhead]

Build a new camper?

No it’s my 1993 camper I’ve had for the last 12 years. I gutted it and remodeled it, but it’s the OG model and still going strong.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk