Mt. Timpanogos Hike <pics>

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My friend Michele and I hiked up Mt. Timpanogos last Thursday, spent the night (wouldn't call it sleeping, we froze) and came back on Friday. I took close to 400 photos I tried to narrow it down but did a pretty bad job of it....there's still a ton, I apologize. In case you are wondering, Cisco is my friend's dog, he is an aussie/border collie mix.

I couldn't find a good pic of Timpanogos from a distance on my computer but here's some on a website (scroll down halfway) http://utahpictures.com/Various1.php I think its about 5-6 miles one way to where we went (Emerald Lake, which is actually on the other side of the mountain that you see in those pics). We were going to go to the "saddle" (where you can sit on the actual top of the mountain) but Cisco hurt his paws on the way up and was limping, we didn't think he should have to go any farther than necessary...I think that was another mile or so. We were pretty dead from carrying the heavy backpacks anyway. I've been to the saddle and the metal hut or whatever it is the last time I went, the view from the saddle is amazing!

Anyway, on to the pics...HERE is the link to the album if you'd rather look at them that way.

There were several waterfalls, I'm not sure how many...this was the first one

Nebo at the second one

Cisco and Nebo

In the background is the mountain face we climbed up to get to the top (lots of switchbacks)

Handsome boy

Cisco wants to make sure he gets his picture taken too!

Wildflowers (columbine?)

Nebo resting

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Cisco gets the urge for the "call of the wild." He heard a siren in the distance, Nebo had to join in too.

Here's a video of them howling (click it)

Nebo on some snow and at another waterfall (yes I have a ton like this...)

The wildflowers were spectacular, I have never seen so many anywhere

The sun shining behind the mountain

Another waterfall pic

Cute boy


We finally reached the top! There's a nice meadow area up there.

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See the white spots above the snow behind Nebo? Those are mountain goats

My camera has horrible zoom....we saw some closer but those pics turned out even worse

I think this is my favorite Cisco pic

We had to cross water several times, I was walking through this water when I took the pic

Husky boy

Getting closer to the lake


Here's Emerald Lake, its very small, but pretty. From the top it is an emerald color

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Cisco

The boys

Nothin' like a toilet with lots of fresh air

Getting darker...

Taking pics in the tent

We got up early and watched the sunrise. Now that was amazing. These pics didn't capture it very well, it was really pretty.


The sun hitting the peaks behind us

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Nebo in front of our "home." We put up the tent inside of that.

Another sunrise pic

Handsome boys in the early morning light



Sunrise closeup

More wildflowers

Bebo

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Bored Bebo

I love this one

This looks like it was taken when it was darker but it was later than the previous pics, looking toward the sun just made it appear that way. I like the peaceful look it has.

More like that one

The "u" shape in the middle is the saddle

Emerald Lake again


Nebo enjoying the fresh cold water

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Heading back down

More posing

and more wildflowers


Cisco had to wear booties on the way down because of his sore paws. Once we put those on he stopped limping and seemed much better. (Nebo's were fine, but I did have booties just in case!)


Nebo comtemplates having to get all the way to the bottom

Yes, another one of these Shortly after this pic was taken my backpack rolled down the mountain and managed to get stuck under another waterfall. I have such wonderful luck.

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Biting the water. This cracks me up, it reminds of grizzly bears catching salmon for some reason

The boys again

Snowfields

Almost there...back down at the second waterfall

Another!

Husky tiredness indicator...if the tail is down, he's tired!

The end

[Slim]

Those are some beautiful pictures... I have never seen anything so wonderfull.
well besides mine.... lol j/k
it's no water fall but isn't she just the cutest lil' shiznet u have ever seen.

[Alysser]

I'm ALWAYS impressed by your pictures, ALWAYS!

Beautiful scenery and cute dogs. Seriously though, those have to be some of the greatest and most beautiful pictures I have ever seen. I would never be able to pick the one I like best because they are all so beautiful. Do you live in that area? If you do, your so lucky to see that scenery every day. I would love to live there.

Nebo and Cisco pose very well for pictures, and they are both to handsome for words.

[RobiLee]

Wow! That's all I kept thinking with each picture. Absolutely stunning. Someday I really am going to make it out your way. I would love to go hiking with you and Nebo. Its just beautiful! I'm always glad you share your wonderful photos with us. Kind of makes me feel like I was there too.

[Cinder & Smoke]

WW!!

Oh, WOW!!

Just STUNNING Photos, Amy.

BEAUTIFUL Pups and Mum Nature looked pretty FINE, too!

Now, WHERE are the photos showing You and Michele??

[shais_mom]

wowza
FABULOUS pics Amy!
Course with scenery like that and pups that gorgeous it's hard to screw up!
Glad you had a good time other then freezing - hope Cisco feels better soon!

[DJFyrewolf36]

Oh wow! What pretty pictures! I love hiking, and those pictures are examples of why

Nebo and Cisco look as if they belong out there amongst nature

[ramanth]

WOW!!! Gorgeous photos Amy.

What was the temperature up there? You said it was cold, but I've camped in snow with nothing but a lean to and a sleeping bag.

I loved the sunrise photos and the scenery is just breathtaking.

I hope Cisco's paw is feeling better. Have you ever considered camping on Mt. Nebo with Nebo?