We did follow our safety rules in the Grizzly Country, take bear spray and left a radio with one of those that is staying at home base and take one with us.

Life is meant to be lived with Passion and excitement, like the feeling of sleeping in a tent where the thunder is so close you can feel it through your entire body when it hits the ground.  I needed to make the hike and feel the sense of oneness with all that was around me.  We got the cache, and found an amazing meadow of serenity that sees so little human interaction, a complete difference from the site at Dick’s Cabin.  We arrived back at Dicks Cabin 2 to find Danny (Gavman) & Family, followed by Raymond and his kids.  We chatted for a bit and then set off to find the remainder of the crew.

We caught up about 30 minutes later as the remainder of the crew had found a fun little puddle, a puddle where they could play – and we found another amazing cabin that neither of us remembered.  The puddle offered up some good old mud wrestling play for the trucks, the type of play where you can wrestle your vehicle through it and not have to feel guilty.  Some opted to go around, but the best part was the driving through where the water would come up to the floor boards and you’d wonder if you were going to end up squishing your toes in it while in the vehicle.  The kind of scene that can make a girl giggle with anticipation, the kind of anticipation you think of with the Rocky Horror Picture Show.. AN-TI-CI-PA-TI-ON. 

It was time for the ice cold beer to come out of the cooler, kick back and just enjoy the surroundings, popping the top off and letting the quenching thirst coat my tastebuds as the dew from the ice surrounding it dropped on my arm.  Realizing that this trip wouldn’t be so bad, I was home and the group was good.  They, like us, weren’t going to muck up the meadows, or show any disregard for the area. 

About an hour later (now about 3:30) we came across the meadow where we had seen a beautiful White Wolf the year before.  When we had passed last time she just lay there looking up at us, not moving just watching – we got out and enjoyed the views here, if you walk to the little peak you can see both sides of the valleys.  The feeling of standing there is absolutely mesmerizing and can hold you in its grip.  Have you ever just stopped and stood at a peak with drops on both sides as the wind slowly sways your body?

30 minutes later we happened to finally make Janzen Rock, we were running a bit behind what we had wanted as Jordy did want to get a bit of video of the trucks going up – we missed the stories to be told here, but the photos of the others will make the collage.  We then continued on to Wells Lake.  Wells Lake a place of beauty & blood donations, Jordy was ready to indulge in what he calls his “Silly Bugger Juice” – or is that what he was referring to his friends sharing.. hmm I really should have noted that part a bit better.. lol

We follow BushPiggy (Rob #1) into the campground, passing Hunter & Vic who were already there.  Jordy following right behind  Rob and we got to camp about 4:40.  Jordy spent a bit more time with his new friends and we found a quiet place to set up our own camp.  I do regret not joining in on the potluck, I know how much we missed out on – next year it will be a must do.  Jordy & BushPiggy opted to take off and try to do a bit of exploration, Jordy then realized that no , the suburban can not go  everywhere.  Sometimes the short wheel base has it’s benefits, perhaps next year we’ll have the Jeep and he’ll let me drive!

Danny & Raymond finally made it with the grill and Tim & Chris had joined them along the way.   After that we settled in to enjoy the company of those around us, roast some marshmallows and get a bit of rest..

So we’d be ready for the adventures of Day 2.