The Lily Lake Yurt Tour 2012 was one for the ages. It took a while to finalize the group because of conflicting schedules but it became apparent really quick that we had a really solid group. Pat Giles, Jon Dalton, Chris Downing, Mike Morgan, Ryan Frisch and I set out for the 3 mile ski in. We all had various methods of transport that included- cross country skis, split board/skins and back country skis/skins. We also had various methods of carrying gear and we all seemed to get there no matter the method. It was cool to see everyone's take on the best possible gear options...
It was a hot day and we took a few breaks in the shade...
Downing was rocking his really green suit...
Pat having a go down a pretty good incline.
Morg on the same incline. This was his first time on cross country skis and he caught on quick. One of his only falls...
Downing's turn. Frisch got it all on camera just in case of an epic fall.
A long morning getting to the Yurt calls for some brats. Check out the back pack sweat lines!!!!
The dogs were tired once we got there and took a load off.
Starlyn got to close to Banjo and he took a swipe. Good thing he only got hair. Check out the white haired bottom lip. It has to be said that Banjo was a trooper and spent the night outside (by choice) barking off any would be intruders...The night air was so nice the Yurt door was left open all night leaving the dogs free to come and go. No need to stoke the fire this trip because the weather was so nice...
Once we settled we went up to the lake to have a look around. I brought my fly rod in case the ice was off. Sadly it was not...
The dogs had fun running around on the ice though...
We decided to tour up to the head of the lake. It was such a nice day, why not?
Lennon, Abbey and I.
Frisch and Dalt discuss.
Back to the Yurt.
My view from the deck of the yurt.
Frisch, Brody and Pat catch an afternoon nap...
1-2-3-4-5-6 dags
Plenty of fetch
Morg's turn on fire wood.
Pat's turn
The fire burned hot and we were singing like birds on the guitars and harmony.
It sure is great to get out with some good friends and enjoy the mountains. Next year will be no exception...
Thanks,
Chris Giles
