Hiking in.
The hot spring. There were a few pools - one right around 101 degrees, the other was way too hot to get into.
Soaking in the springs.
We took a day or two off after the hot springs and then headed to Hells Canyon in western Idaho along the Idaho/Oregon border. We did a 32 mile loop in 6 nights, taking a couple of days off to enjoy the back country lakes and fishing.
Hiking in to the Seven Devils Mountains. Day One.
Our first night at Brendan Lakes.
Day Two. Short detour to an old fire lookout with great views into Hells Canyon and the Snake River.
Hiking Day Two.
Kristin taking a break.
On Day Two we stayed at Baldy Lake and ended up camping here for the next three nights...we had it all to ourselves. On Day Three, Kristin stayed at the lake and Luke scrambled up to summit Devil's Throne (elevation approximaly 9,200 feet).
Luke on top of Devil's Throne.
Views from the summit - looking back down on Baldy Lake.
Baldy Lake.
Luke caught lunch and then dinner!
Day hiking around Baldy.
The one that got away!
Early morning at the lake.
Hiking Day Five.
Day Six - Cannon Lakes.
Last Day, hiking out. Packs were MUCH lighter by this time and nearly all our food gone.
We are currently in Boise, Idaho checking out the town and waiting out the rain storm that's supposed to last a few days. From here, we plan on going into the Sawtooth Mountains for another backpacking trip - so long as the snow stays away.
Backpacking - 150 miles.
Hiking - 100 miles.
Mountain Biking - 80 miles.
Canoeing - 10 miles.
Miles Driven - 3,500+
