Packing with Scouts in the Uintas

Beau had the exciting opportunity to take the Varsity Scouts on a backpacking trip in the Unitas (August 2 - 4).  This trip took A LOT of planning and preparation to make it happen.  Next to work and family, preparing for this trip consumed most of Beau's extra time.  The good news is that the planning and preparation paid off because the trip was a huge success.

This is the "starting line" for all of the backpackers.
From Left to Right:  Kaden Miller, Jordan Hicken, Nathan Gray, Joe Osmond,
Zack Leloux, Nick Edlefson, Tristan Maupin, and Cam Roberts

Beau and Bret Pierce were able pack horses/mules into camp.  Here's Bret and his load.  This helped
to lighten the load of each backpacker, plus take in MUCH better food.  I think everyone was
SUPER happy that they didn't have to eat dehydrated food for every meal.

Here's my handsome Beau with his load.  Beau loves to pack and he's gotten to be mighty good at it.  He ties his loads securely on and hits the trail.  Don't forget to notice that our Codee girl got to go on the campout too.  

This picture is a little blurry, but it captures the fun that Beau had with his good friend (and fellow scouts leader) , Cam.  Beau and Cam woke up early one morning and these two had the lake to themselves.  Being naturally competitive, Cam and Beau continued to work hard to pass the other one up with the number of fish they caught.  I've spoken to both and I don't know that I really ever found out who the clear winner was, but they both said that it was neck-and-neck the whole time.  They had a ball!

Here's Cam with one of his catches.

Here's Nathan (one of the scouts) who caught the biggest fish.

Here's a look at some of the scenery, as well as the horses as they were let out to pasture for a little dinner.

I had to show this picture because it shows off my gentle giant, Tiny.  Doesn't she look good out there?
I also love how Beau's shadow made it in the bottom-right corner.  

Here's Swasey Lake - The lake they hiked to and then spent 2 nights and 3 days.

Here's the group as they make their way out of camp.  

The trip was a lot of fun.  Beau said that he's had some of the scouts asking if they can go again . . . which I think is a GREAT sign that the trip was a smashing success.

They only thing Beau says he would do differently next time is . . . stay an extra day!