14’ers

This was the summer of climbing to the top.  The boys started out by doing Mount Yale.  Stephen was able to go along because he is one of the leaders. 

Here is another pic of others from their group.  I love the backdrop of peaks in the picture.  Some of the boys hadn’t brought hats or jackets and were too cold to make it to the top.  Great lesson on being prepared.  How sad to not be able to see this view and have that feeling of achievement.

Conkey brought his ginormous telescope, and when I say ginormous, that’s exactly what I mean.  The boys were excited about seeing planets and the moon so well.

Rafting was also part of the trip.  Going from hats and jackets to swim trunks…

The beautiful views they were able to see daily makes me want to go and take my camera up the mountain.  The boys had a blast but sure were exhausted and hungry when they got home.

Then Kaylee went with her friend, Vanessa to King’s Peak in Utah.  Her backpack weighed as much as she does.  They hiked a total of 32 miles

Grateful for cell phones and those that take pictures so that I can experience some of the kids’ trips.  They are quick to describe every detail to me, but pictures sure help me to visualize these beautiful places that they are able to explore.

Yay for 14’ers and the views they give us!  Yay for others that let my kids tag along!