A week or so ago we planned a hike. Many of the youngsters at work get Wednesday off. They are hard workers and their days off are valuable.
We departed at 8am and made it to the trail head by 9:30. On the trip was Jack, Payton, Kennedy, Isobel and Emmett. Emmett missed out on the last hike and it was good to have him along.
Along also was Dave and his son Jake.
We walked the trail through low cloud, studying flora and fauna, paying attention to the mushrooms that had popped up through the forest floor. A bonus from the recent rain.
Once on top we headed for the small lake and basin beyond.
Everyone enjoyed looking for fossils, exploring the rock banks, slides and large boulders.
On the way back. We dashed to the summit overlooking the two valleys. It was smoke and dark clouds to the east and spots of sunshine to the west.
Food was the main topic on the trail back to the truck. What they liked and ‘have you ever had?’ I just tried to keep my footing while my stomach started growling.
A lot of smiles, throughout the day, knowing the next time we saw each other it was going to be about work.
Very fine walk.
Palliser Pass 
mountaincoward
That looks a fun scrambling area of rock in the photo of Kennedy.
And I can’t talk while I’m walking – not uphill anyway – never could!
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underswansea
The rocks Kennedy was on was a great spot to practice. It was nice to see the kids pick their routes up the rocks. One of them did get stuck, making me amble my way up to talk them out of it.
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Julie@frogpondfarm
Great shots Bob .. looks like a fun day out! Talking and walking .. hmm I’m not good at that either
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