| Big Wild log (2003-07-14 -> 2003-08-03)
Leaders: Ashley Knight & Amy Weidert
Students: Katherine Robichaux, Sally Giles, Margy Declue, John Pope, Casey Woodward, Nash Addicks, Natalie Herndon, Nicholas Lowe, Hugh Ogburn
Update, 7/16
The group is off to the Wind River Range for their backpacking section outside of Pinedale. Everything is going well; Amy and Ashley are fired up to get this group in the backckcountry. We look forward to getting the trip details when they return from the Wind's.
Backpacking update, 7/23/03
We heard from Ashley today who was very excited to report that this group did an excellent job on the backpacking section. The group is having a great time and the backcountry was good to them. They caught wild trout and fried them by the alpine lakes for dinner, had a succesful summit day on the continental divide and enjoyed excellent weather. As the report, Ashley, Amy and crew have put together a little song:
Big Wild II in the Wind River Mountains
(To the tune of the famous Beatles song-"Lucy in the Sky")
Picture your kids in the Wind River Mountains
with alpine wildflowers to the left and the right.
They start up the trail for a week in this wild place,
Learning lessons through the days and the nights.
Nash is a rock star, he maps out the way.
Nick tracks the animals' footprints.
Katie leads the group on the trail everyday, and she's gone. Big Wild II in the Wind River Mountains,
Big Wild II in the Wind River Mountains,
Big Wild II in the Wind River Mountains, ahh, ahh, ahh!
The fourth day in the woods, sunny weather changes slightly;
The rain settles dust while we hike.
Casey turns and smiles, with a gleam in her eye,
Saying let's truck up the Continental Divide. John finds a snow patch to cool off our brows.
Sally teaches River crossing 101.
We sing and laugh down the trail everyday, and we're gone. Catching trout in the Wind River Mountains,
Cold swimming in the Wind River Mountains,
Star gazing in the Wind River Mountains, ahh, ahh, ahh! Natalie's inspiration helps us perform at our best.
Margie is a great friend to all.
Hugh takes the weight off any who ache, and we're gone! Burning up trails in the Wind River Mountains,
Loving our life in the Wind River Mountains,
Big Wild II in the Wind River Mountains,
Big Wild II in the Wind River Mountains, ahh, ahh ahh!
Hello all. Amy and I love this group of kids. We hope your summer is as satisfying as ours.
Sincerely,
Ashley and Amy P.S. We are all having the time of our lives the wildness of Western America.
Next up.the Tetons !!!
Rock Climbing Update, 7/27/03
Ashley called in to report that the group had an awesome time in the Tetons for their rock climbing and sea kayaking sections of the trip. He sounded like the group really took advantage of the challenges the rocks and the water had to offer and they were able to reach their personal and group goals. Personal statements. Nick: "During the rock climbing section I lost my fear of heights." Natalie: "I really love rock climbing. It gave everyone a chance to learn more about this wonderful sport." Katie: "I thought that rock climbing helped me to trust people more because I had to trust them not to drop me." Hugh: "I was so glad to get out and climb. I was able to look out and see amazing views." Nash: "I enjoyed the days of rock climbing." John: "Getting to the top of the mountain made the climb worth it." Casey: "I took so many pictures even ones that make me look like a 'hardcore' repeller." Margy: "Reaching the top let me see awesome views and feel really proud." Sally: "One of the scariest things I have ever done." Sea Kayaking in Yellowstone Katie: "I really stretched my limits when I was sea kayaking because I couldn't just stop in the middle." Hugh: "I enjoyed seeing the beautiful scenery and doing something I rarely do." Casey: "I love kayaking. That really sums it up!" Margy: "The more we kayaked the more fun we had and the prettier scenery we saw." Nick: "The most challenging part of this trip yet." Natalie "Sea kayaking is awesome! We had great guides and beautiful scenery." Sallie: "It was so much fun. We even hiked our canoes up a river." John: "It was the most fun I have had so far on this trip." Nash: "Sea Kayaking is very tiring but very fun, I enjoyed my time with each member of my group and the leaders." Update 7/3/02 Casey: "I loved getting to know the guides and everybody's laughter." Natalie: "Rafting gave me a nice end to the intense fun I had." Hugh: "By hiking to the top of the canyon, I could see the waters wrath!" John: "The rafting combined just the right amount of work and pleasure." Margy: "Playing in the sun gave us time to relax and unwind while still having fun." Nick: "We encountered bitter, hot winds but it ended with arctic, cold spray." Katie: "I enjoyed hanging out with my group." Sally: "It was nice to end the trip with gourmet food." Nash: "I tended to the Morman crickets." All celebrated Hugh's birthday during the trip!
Back to 2003 Logs
Back to Trip Logs
|
|
