May 1, 2021

We had just the best trip to Canyonlands! Like really great trip. Sure there were biting gnats, blisters, and bruised feet, but overall it was just totally awesome. Some might say it was sick. :).  Two nights in the Needles District of Canyonlands was so amazing!

Things to remember:

“I’m not eating subway twice.” - Darren

Taylor makes us laugh lots during the hike.

Long hike as you have to go all the way around. Still worth it as the needles were so cool. Such a different angles of the needles over in devils pocket. 

Darren teaching the two younger boys the ways of backpacking and trail finding. 

Bridger pulling out peaches and pears. 

A little batting practice with Mason pitching. I went 3 for 4 and then gave Jaxon a turn. 

DP1 awesome spot. The view - wow!

Mason climbing on top of the big rock. Taylor joining him. 

Me climbing half way to enjoy the sunset and chat with the boys. 

Jackson running into the tree 4 times. 

Quiet. 

Clayton - “look at this cool wind blown rock”. Mason - “it’s a dinosaur print.”  Ha ha.

Echo at DP1 

Taylor is hearts king of DP1. 

Coming to the joint trail and Bridger says - Sic!

Then the boys go on top of the cave and you could see them through a crack above. 

Cheese whiz and spam sandwich that Clayton had for lunch. 

Mason and Taylor stemming up the Joint Trail. 

Clayton’s helpful walking stick to pull people up. 

Finding water. 

Darren guessing every 80s song Bridger played within 1 second. 

Chilling at EC3 was quite enjoyable. We met Daniel. 

Druid hike!

Mountain house lasagna tastes so good. Not sure how a dehydrated meal can taste better than my cooking but it does. 

Mason is king of hearts EC3. 

The quiet. 

The stars. 

Jaxon - “this reminds me of Rangely”.