backpacking

I have to admit, I had never really been backpacking before.

Didn't know what to expect.

Didn't expect my pack to be so heavy.

(it was 30 lbs)

And definitely didn't expect the hike to be so hard

and so steep.

I also didn't expected the view at the top to

completely erase my hatred toward the trail.

But it did.

Lake Blanche is beautiful!

We found the perfect little grassy nook for our tents,

 and it was an amazing little getaway.

C, G and me at the top before bed.

And just to make you laugh:

my awesome

"I conquered the mountain/please don't let a mountain lion eat me" pose.

(Pose is magnified if you zoom in on my face haha)