This was the first backpacking trip of the Sierra Club backpacking class that Lori and I are taking. It was a wet, soggy, and fun weekend at Castle Rock State Park.
Since it was still raining when we gathered in the parking lot, everyone put on their full regalia of duct tape, jackets, and trash bags to keep the legs, torso, and backpacks dry.
But the rain eased on the hike out so that we were able to set up camp and eat in comfort. However, during the night the rain settled in so that packing the next morning was a mess. As you'll see in the group shot at Goat Rock, we looked like drowned rats before we escaped for a warm shower.
After enjoying the captions below, you can view larger versions of the photos by clicking on them. You can see even larger versions of the photos by viewing the slideshow in full screen (F11). You can also view the photos on a map, or download the GPS tracks for the hike out or the the hike back.
The following hikers have provided additional photos:
Herding cats |
Still dry |
The photographers Bill and Sushma |
Castle Rock Falls |
Lori on the trail |
Taking a breather while the troop leaders scope out the campsites |
While you might ask how Dan has fresh chicken on a backpacking trip, the real question is how Dan is able to cut the chicken under such intense pressure |
Lori watches Dan, Steve, and Jo Ann ply their craft in a backpacker's kitchen |
Robert stirring a risotto while John and Julia enjoy some appetizers and Sandy and Sue take notes |
Lori gets hungry while Robert sautees onions |
Sean (and PJ) collect stinging nettle for the tea to go with the stew |
Patrick, Hanna, PJ, and Sean: party central |
Lori and Carlos enjoy conversation while campmate Dave sleeps |
Lori waits for dinner at our campsite (hint: it's not chicken, risotto, or stew) |
The group pauses for a very waterlogged photograph at Goat Rock |
Bill is happy; the camera evidently is not |
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