Saturday, September 13, 2008

Climbing Haystack and Foraging

This morning the older boys and I, set off up the mountain with several objectives; to summit Haystack Peak, find some elk for the hunt next month, and to forage for berries (chokecherries, raspberries, strawberries and currants).

We did make it up to Haystack at 11,641 feet, however, we saw no elk (but quite a few signs). We were also a few weeks late for the strawberries, but found lots of currants. If you have ever tried to pick currants you know how vicious the thorns are, so we only got a couple bags full.

I was laughing at myself on the way up as I tried teaching life lessons the whole time, saying things like, "Life is like climbing a mountain, son". Am I really that Dad already?


River and Ridge on the summit

Summit ridge with the Moab Rim , Canyonlands and Arches in the background


River contemplating the descent with the Paradox Valley and the already snow capped San Juans in the back.

Alpine recliner. Mt Waas and Mill Creek Peak in the back

1 comment:

Unknown said...

"we'll get up this mountain together, little camper." just an idea for another life lesson. i love it.

and i loved your 9/11 blog. i'm glad you are using blogging for what it is meant for, i also liked your 'red, white, and blue' picture. that was awesome.