3 Sisters Backpack Trip

Yoah-De Lady- Who!!!! That's right Saturday went to the cascade hwy. east entry to south sisters , packed in with a coleague from work who had prior experience to the asent of the 10.000 plus climb to the crest of middle sister. It took 5 hours to reach the top, about 1000 ft. per mile, but well worth every bit of the trip. I am training for a week trip too Eagle Cap wilderness in Sept. so I figured I better start very soon. It was a last minute choice to do this trip, but I am glad to say I survived the 20 milerplus, started at 3:30 , got home that eve. 8:30p.m. a very full day. Next time will do this trip in 2 days. Really should acclamate to the altitude. We decended down through the ice fields going to green lakes, My first time ever GLISADING down 1000s of ft. at a time. Many spectacles along the way, Waterfalls creeks, Giant Obsedian size of 12ft+ and many colorful rock, Stopped at a ledge for lunch overlooking Green Lakes , absolutly brilliant, never seen that color of green. Walked through many streams to get onto the main trail too our put out on the main Hwy. I'd say this was at least 20 miles, and we still had to get too our car , which was another 3 miles walk, it seemed forever, I will remember this journey forever, and will attempt again, although I will be better prepared next time. The view atop the valcano was unimagineable, and you can see forever at that height, viewing the majestic peaks,clear blue lakes, and flower filled meadows.... Truly one of my all time great ventures, and it was only 1 day trip!!!! Always Clogging Cueto

Sha-Bang>>> Went the 4th, had friends and family over at the house for horseshoes and golf around the house, Great foods and spirits. And of course booming sky displays... This last weekend took Phil to Roseburg Or. for Graffitti Nights on Saturday. He really enjoyed talking with some of the old timers that are owners of old vintage rigs... This weekend we are planning on a BBQ for Jennifer recieving her Bachelors , from O I T well deserving HOORAY for JEN!!! If any of you are around please let me know if you can make it this weekend. We have room to put you up, and the pool is refreshing... Get ahold of us so we can plan , Pat