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Ann H's avatar

I love the image of the boys with all the gear hanging off their backpacks. May they have many bright years ahead.

The Mountains are Calling's avatar

Yes! It looked like maybe their first ever trip. I hope they figured out the snow and will continue to hike.

Amanda's avatar

The CB dimmer switch! Acceptance is a work in progress even for him. Your dimmer switch will be high for many more years, I have no doubt. Here's to Ivan Carper loop at 80!

The Mountains are Calling's avatar

OK, it is on my list for many, many years from now! I will hunt you down for it!

Brave North Outdoors's avatar

My friend and I passed a group of college students heading up a mountain trail with all their backpacking gear similarly packed, including: a full size pillow, a campfire broiler still with the packaging, and one of them carrying a gallon of water in their hand! We laughed about that one all the way down.

The Mountains are Calling's avatar

Oh that is funny. They will learn! I hiked with an intern in my wilderness ranger days who also brought a pillow and a leather bound Bible. Our packs were so heavy already, I had to admire the dedication.

Lu Kindblade, Kindwind's avatar

I felt like I was on one of my own hikes!

The Mountains are Calling's avatar

Ahh sweet! Love to hear from kindred spirits.

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The Mountains are Calling's avatar

Hmm, that's an interesting way to think about things.