The Boys, their Dad, the dog and the Jeep

Every inch of that jeep is packed with the essentials.  It’s a bumpy, dusty ride, but the adventure is unforgettable.

To get to this spot, was a bit of a chore.  I scoped it out the last time I drove up in this area and the trail is made for an ATV, but with a few bumper nudged and paint scrapes, it wasn’t too bad.  It definitely paid off with the setting. 

Just arrived after about an hour’s jeep trail from the Seafoam Ranger Station.  The Ranger Station is 2 hours from Stanley which is 1.5 hours from Ketchum which is 5 hours from Salt Lake.  That’s a long trip, but the destination is worth the effort and time.

Fish on!!!!!  Bryson lands a nice trout right as I was unpacking the Jeep!  Using a dry fly on 18” leader with clear bobber and rod/reel set up.  The boys would learn how to tie one of the best fishing knots I always use.

Getting ready for our day hike.  Colton carefully selected his walking stick.

Even in Late September, there was still snow in the higher elevations.  Chewi enjoyed the fresh cold water.

Another nice place to cool down.

 

  Small high-alpine meadow perfect for a break and photo.

    Looking down on the campsite on our way up to more lakes for exploring!

This is some really rugged terrain, but we picked our climbing routes very carefully and took our time. 

Going down is trickier than going up, the boys would learn.

We came across a lot of old growth and deadfall up there.  This area had a lot of fuel.

We hiked to this lake from our campsite using just a map showing the boys how to navigate within contours of a topo map.  We followed the waterways and streams as a guide while tracking progress using the peaks in the valley as sign-posts on our way.  Unfortunately, no fish when we got there.…..

 

Small accomplishments like this build memories for a lifetime.

BROTHERS!

Taking a break.

We talked a lot about the beauty of this Land and our Creator’s Hand being seen in all things.  God bless America.

Getting tired – but not giving up!

These guys hiked for about 7 hours strait throughout the drainage just East of the Seafoam Ranger Station in the Frank Church Wilderness Area of Central Idaho.  We were there for 2 nights and 3 days.  We didn’t see anyone which was a bit unnerving when I high-centered the CJ 5 on a log on our way out.  In order to get off the log, I had to use the farm jack, all available rocks within walking distance, 3 or 4 more logs and a little Canyon County engineering.  I jacked up the jeep after building a platform off the right of each tire and then pushed the jeep off the jack to the right to crash-land the wheel base on top of my temporary ramps.  After about an hour of gathering scrap rocks and logs, jacking and pushing we were back on the trail just in time to crack the windshield on a tree branch and put a few new dents in the fenders.  Those are the post cards of a jeep that gets used.