A small problem with "Truth in Advertising". Michael, Eberly and I took a little backpacking trip this past week, and it was much longer and harder than a review article said that it was. I'm afraid we almost ruined Eberly for ever going again!! Most of our energies were spent climbing over downed trees and scrambling over rocks (at over 7500' elevation).
The scenery was great, but it was hot and dry. NOT a "High Sierra" experience.
I don't think that Eberly ever finished counting all of her mosquito bites (we forgot repellent) and she felt bad enough when we first woke up in the morning that she didn't get to have a Delicious fried Spam breakfast!! We packed up early and headed out. At least we got to check out our backpacking gear and determine where changes need to be made. So now the question is "Eberly, are you going to try it again in 3 weeks when we do the "Sierra Trip"????
Love,
Dad, Grandpa, Jim
4 comments:
If she's like Mike was, she will complain the whole trip but once she gets home, she will have been the valiant conqueror. Funny how quickly we forget how awful it all is! I still remember those awful blisters we would get. Those were the days!
Thank you for sharing these pictures Jim! I can't believe you guys did this hike. That's amazing!! Hurray for Eberly!!
Amazing pictures! What a great thing to do. But better you than me! I'd die out there...
Eberly is a brave girl! She'll go again,I see her as a adventerous soul!
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