Big Slide Fire Lookout Backpack

This was a wonderful trip with fantastic views. We hiked all the way up to the fire lookout. Chris and I had a great time.

Chris with Jordan and John on each side.

Summer Camp - 2007 at Meriwether

Summer camp this year was at Meriwether (Oregon Coast). Chris worked on 1st class requirements and finished some merit badges. One boy (Cliff) cut his thumb really bad, I had to run him to the ER in Tillamook.

http://www.cpcbsa.org/camping/summer-program/boy-scout-camps/meriwether

Siouxon Creek - South Washington Cascades

We backpacked up Siouxon Creek in Washington. The trip was so wet, rained the entire time - down-poured would probably be a better description. The falls were beautiful. This was mainly a creek bottom hike, the trail followed the creek the entire way. We packed in a few miles, setup camp, and then did a side hike up to the falls. This was only a one night trip, which was nice given the weather. Nothing too memorable. Chris and I tried to stay dry.

Directions:From I-5 take the Exit from Woodland toward Cougar on Hwy 503. Follow this road up the Lewis River Until the town of Yale. Here turn South on 503 toward Amboy. Before you hit Amboy in the Town of Chelatchie Turn East on NE Healy Rd. This Road turns into Forest RD 37. From here you take a left onto Forest Rd 57, and then a left again onto Forest Rd 5701. There are two Trailheads, one at the sharp switchback, and another at the end of the road.

Pansy Lake - Mt. Hood National Forest / Bull of the Woods

We did a two night backpack trip up to Pansy Lake in Bull of the Woods Wilderness Area. The trip was in late April. We ran into quite a bit of snow. Chris and I were unprepared in terms of worm clothing. We both had to borrow extra layers from other folks. Sarah joined us on the trip which was really nice. In order to warm up in the evening, we put boiling hot water inside our water bottles and held them tight to the body. Another memorable moment was fording a wide stream which was blocking the trail. More information on how to get to this area: http://www.nwhiker.com/MHNFHike50.html

Camporee 2007

Penguins carving sticks. From left: John, Tom Barr's youngest, Jimmy, Jordan, Chris, Nick, and Austin? (facing back)