and that was only because it wasn't the Grand. The summit is AMAZING! It's name comes from the early climbers who thought it was a way up the Grand, but upon arriving at the summit saw the 2000ft drop that is invisible from the valley floor.
Brian and I hiked (there were only like two spots where I could use the word "climb" instead of hike) it yesterday with Mary and Brad. The picture above is of us at Ampitheater Lake after gaining 3,000ft and having 2,000ft left to go. Brian is using a Steri-pen (an ultra light water purification stick that uses ultraviolet rays to clean the water). B jumped in on our way back down, but can't say I joined him.
Mary and Brad hiking up. You can see the valley floor way down below. Everything in the Tetons is so darn steep!
B-rad hiking past NezPerce.
Me on the summit. It was an amazing view! The middle is to my left (you can't see it) and the Grand is on the right (Teepe pillar is the smaller rock formation right behind me).
Brian eating his tuna on top-- Middle Teton behind him.
Mary's summit shot. It was cool to see the Lower Saddle (right behind her b/t Grand and Middle) where Brian was last week (and will be again for three days this week). I could see barely see thier little hut set up and people hiking to the top.
As for other news, we're officially heading back to Moab come mid or end of September. AND, we're actually living in TOWN and in a house (although we'll be at Arches until mid November). Brian will be working at Arches and I'll be monsterous. Speaking of which, our little girl is so active! I can see her kicking through my clothes even.
8 comments:
Yeah you are coming back to Moab. Lets hope it is to 2nd Ward. Congrats on your baby. We are all so excited for you. Also, could you please email us the famous cookie recipe. Our boys want to make their favorite cookies and I misplaced the recipe.
Yeah!! I'm glad to hear that everything worked out in Moab! Wonderful news!! And to be living in town, too. You might just feel at home with all those grocery stores around - and people, too. Your hike looks awesome! And way to go, Miss Hays, already making her presence known. I'm still waiting for a belly shot, Ang. You're disappointing me... :)
yay! I'm glad you're coming back and you're going to be in town! woohoo! I see many play dates for our babies (and us) in the future...
That is wild. It doesn't look like the summit, it looks like you're just sitting on the side of the Grand! What a trippy optical illusion. Have I ever told you that I want to be like you when I grow up? I'm workin' on it ;)
What a fun hike! I agree that the summit looks really cool. Just a pointed rock surrounded by awesome views. I hope hope hope you can come see me in Denver before I have to move!!! Yea for a house in Moab!
Sarah
Thats really fun guys. I'm glad you get to see so much of those awesome mountains!
Yay! I'm so excited!
Schweet! Moab can't wait to have you back! I am so excited for your baby, too. And I love your blog, btw- so adventurous. You have an amazing life :D
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