Sunday, August 23, 2009

Gem Lake

Gem Lake is a family favorite. It is an easy hike, and we usually do it soon after we arrive to help ourselves acclimate to the altitude.
 
Kevin and Toby posing near the massive rock wall that surrounds Gem Lake.

 
Our family picture.

 
Kevin and Mike managed to climb up and perch themselves at the top of a rocky outcroping (much to the nervousness of their wife and fiancee, but boys will be boys, right!)

 
This crazy rock is shaped like a boot with a hole in the toe and is called "The Hole in the Sole". When my sisters and I were smaller, my dad helped us up so that we could slide through the hole. The days of fitting through the hole are long gone, but this time Elinore was able to slide through it. I think it was one of the highlights of her week.
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