PICTURE OF THE DAY - 10/03/2008

Trent has been doing some mountain hiking which has turned into backpacking now, and he is really enjoying it. The next few days will be pictures Trent took when he and his friend Mike were climbing Humboldt Peak in the Sangro de Cristo Range in Southern Colorado last weekend. Humboldt Peak is a "14er," over 14,000 feet above sea level.

This is something I am simply not brave enough to do, but I am so proud of Trent for taking up such a wonderful activity and for the way he appreciates the outdoors and the scenic beauty. He takes gobs of pictures, so that means that I can enjoy a bit of what these places look like, although I know there is nothing like actually being there.

Trent and Mike had a rather long drive in Mike's truck just to get to the Sangro de Cristo Range (about 5 hours, if I have it right). Here are some things they saw as they were driving to the spot where they would camp overnight...

Next time: GETTING TO THE CAMPSITE...