Our Journey into Sequioa National Park

Curt rented a huge 15 passenger van so we could all travel together.
Scott, Katie, Jeff and wife Raelene, Curt and wife Jody.Gear.We arrived around 2a.m. Setting up your tent and gear is always fun in the dark. We camped in a campground the first night. It was slow as the camping season is coming to an end.At the end of a 25 mile winding dirt road that took us and hour and a half to complete we hit the trail. Marmot.The final push. Katie looking for her next step as we climb over a ridge to the next lake. This was by far the hardest point for me. I was tired and experiencing a little altitude sickness. Kate told me to "suck it up, cupcake!" and then I was fine.Katie and Rea.We enjoyed "Mosquito Lake 2" all to ourselves. Meal time. We purchased meals from the local camping store. Just add water. Heart burn and bad gas was the result. Next time we'll bring our own food.Cooking in my thermals...just for the photo. Euchre on a cliff.We did a day hike to Mosquito Lakes 3,4 &5 on Saturday. The fifth lake was the largest but absolutely no tree cover at 9,400 ft.The guys made a quick scramble to the top of the ridge. It was an extra 600 ft. of straight bouldering. This push put us above 10,000 ft.The ladies stayed back and enjoyed conversation at lake five.Kate and I at lake 4.Lake 2, all by ourselves.Filtering water.Early signs of fall.The descent. Our last chance at getting a shot with a Sequoia. Exhausted we pulled to the side and took a quick photo.Truly a wonderful trip. Both exhausting and rejuvenating. Next on the list is Bryce & Zion National Park next weekend. It will be a nice change from the Sequoias.