June Lake 2010

We went on vacation to June Lake with the whole family and had a great time. Every year it seems there are more members of the family. This year Zoey was the newest member on our June Lake tradition.

The view of Mt. Whitney on the way up. I will conquer that on another trip.

Rush Creek

All the kids at Rush Creek

We went for a run up to Agnew lake. 2 miles up and 2 miles down. Traci showing she could handle it.

Kayak!!

Gus and Zoey!

Gathering at the cabin.

San Jacinto Peak Run

Well I could write tons about this run. Its was pretty fun. But I will just let the pics do their thing. Me and Jason took the tram to the top and then ran to San Jacinto Peak. We got to the top and back in about three hours, something about trail running gets you hooked. Elevation gain was about 2000ft. 5.5 miles up then 5.5 down.

4th of July

We headed to Claremont as we have for the last few 4th's. It was a nice little get away. We hung fans, grandparents watched the kids while we watched the lastest vampire flick, then I ran a 5k and we ate some food. Could not ask for more. Didn't get that many pictures but here are a few anyway.

Good Run

With Western States 100 miler going on it was time to find the nearest trail and do some damage. So I went up to the La Quinta Cove. I hiked this trail a few months ago with my buddy Andrew but now it was time to pick up the pace. I started the 12 mile loop at 5:45AM. It is about 2 miles out to the mountain and then another 2 miles up. The whole time up I was thinking "Its too hot, maybe I should turn around and go back and do this when someone is with me. What if I fall over, who will find me?" I kept going and once to the top I was good to go. The trail had sucked me in. There was no turning back. The picture below was the part of the trail that goes across the top. It took me about 2:45 min to finish. Although this was no 100 miler it gave me the running fix I needed till next weekend.

Visitors

Half of the Carbs (Gus and Kristin) came down to spend a day with Karen and hang out with Zoey. Kris made us a dinner that was great, thanks Kristin. Then Team Saki dropped in for a night. We cruised around the desert that was somewhat vacant because of the heat but, we had a great time regardless. Whether or not we are hanging out on the couch or out and about the Saki's are alway great company.