Hoodoo and Big Lake

Warner had a meeting at Hoodoo Ski Resort with some of the YM comm. for planning the upcoming Encampment so I went along for the ride. They surveyed the grounds and decieded where some of the events would be etc.--They are even going to have a sunrise service on the top of Hoodoo (riding the ski lift to get there!). After their meeting we went over to Big Lake(about 2 miles) to check it out. This was a beautiful morning and we enjoyed our time together!

We took this picture of mount Washington over Big Lake from the capm ground. We had to go over some snow drifts to get here and there was still some ice in the lake. Years ago we went camping at Big Lake--the kids swam in this little cove--Ben named it"Diarrhea Bay", because of all the sediment in the bottom. We had a fun time there--celbrated Aaron's B-day with a huge bag of Skittles. Fun memories.

I wanted to see if the water was as cold as it looked, so I started to scooch down to see, and the snow was softer than I figured and I was afraid I would be wading in it, so I sat down. I decided to just go on faith that it as cold as it looks!

Hike to Mary's Peak

This meadow reminded me of the Sound of Music!
Looking east--some small town down there--maybe Philomath??

We saw many different kind of wild flowers too!

This was my first real hike since the hike when I broke both of my arms! I was a little nervous--but I did just fine. I was careful to stay away from the lose gravel!!

Dad has wanted to take me to Mary's peak for a couple of years. So this was the week-end-the weather was perfect and we had the whole day to ourselves. We got lost a few times and Dad had to stop at a TAVERN to ask directions! I wish I would have gotten a photo of that! The drive to the trail head was beautiful and when we finally hiked up to the summit--the view was breath taking! They say that when the air is clear you can see the ocean, there was a little haze so we will have to go back some time and check it out.

Stephanie and Jarom Tie the Knot!!

They look so Happy together!!