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They won, they lost, the learned, they had a blast! Thank you to @wyo.wrestle and @branch_9497 for another phenomenal wrestling camp. So much appreciation to all the UW wrestlers who helped with coaching, it made the kids’ week to spend time with you.
#wyomingwrestling #wrestlingcamp #somuchfun #thesekids #threeamigos #lovewhatwedo #wrestlingfamily #techniquecamp
Time to talk about the Medicine Bow Peak trail! The specific trail I took is called the Lake Trails Loop and it’s 7 miles with an almost 2,000 foot elevation gain.
Below are a few things that I think you need to know if you’re planning to do this.
1. This trail is hard. Not only because of the high elevation, but it’s technical. Lots of steep slopes, sharp drops to one side, and you’ll have to scramble over boulders and rocks at various points.
2. I definitely hit this trail too early in the season, the snowpack was incredibly deep and covered miles worth of trail making it hard to navigate. I recommend going mid July to late August.
3. This is a high altitude trail with the peak at 12,018 feet. Pack extra water to prevent altitude sickness and take breaks if you’re feeling short of breath.
4. Start early. You need to make sure you’re off the peak and back to the tree line by 1:00 when dangerous lightning storms often blow in.
5. Pack plenty of food. You’re going to need lots of fuel for your body.
6. It’s a good idea to have a coat and headlamp as well as a first aid kit in your bag in case of an emergency. There is NOT phone service for most of this trail and for about 30 minutes down the mountain back towards Laramie. Let someone know when you’re going and when you plan to be done.
6. Download your trail map and have a phone battery in your pack.
7. Don’t worry about how long it takes you to do this trail, just take your time to soak up the views and enjoy the challenge!
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#bucketlist #medicinebowpeak #solohike #adventure #didntcry #didntdie #butcameclose #gritandgrace #12000feet #snowyrangemountains #wyoming #wyomingviews #wyomingmountains #laketrailloop #medicinebownationalforest
Ended my day in Laramie with a delicious dinner with the amazing @alysiabranch26 😍 So thankful we had time to catch up!
#friendship #talkingandlaughing #alwaysagoodtime #laradise #laramieinthesummer #wyominglife
Some video from today’s hike. My phone died with 30 minutes of the hike to go, so I’m sorry that some of it’s missing. I also have some amazing pics I’ll be sharing soon along with some details about the trail for my fellow hikers.
#bucketlist #medicinebowpeak #solohike #adventure #didntcry #didntdie #butcameclose #gritandgrace #12000feet #snowyrangemountains #medicinebownationalforest
Not sure what you’re looking at? It’s the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) benchmark marking the summit of Medicine Bow Peak, the highest point in southern Wyoming’s Snowy Range at 12,018 feet (3,663 meters).
More pics to come, but for now a shower and a nap.
#bucketlist #medicinebowpeak #solohike #adventure #didntcry #didntdie #butcameclose #gritandgrace
Just dropping the kids off at college 😉 It’s time for @wyo.wrestle Technique and Cowgirl Wrestling camp! The kids are so excited 🙌they are not only going to learn SO much but it’s such a great growth experience. Stay tuned for more pics of the next few days in Laramie!
#laradise #wrestlingcamp #wyomingwrestling #lovethiscamp #putthetimein #seetheresults #offtocollege
The Cowboy called early this morning and asked me to check on our sick cow. He got her from the pasture yesterday and took her into the vet, and she’s home where we can keep an eye on her. She somehow pushed through the panels so I had the Cowkids come help me. She’s still not doing well, fingers crossed, the medicine kicks in and she gets up and going and back to herself soon. Bonus footage of some of our barn cats (Soot, Cheddar, and Shark Bait) because who can resist that? The Cowkids went in to feed horses and chickens and dogs and it looks like we’re off and going down the morning. Not shown, a quick chat with my dear friend and neighbor @ginny.butcher.fine.art who was out for a walk on the dirt road. I get that this life isn’t for everyone, but it sure is for me.
#dirtroadlife #poormamacow #thankfulforhelpfulkids #wyominglife #choretime #upandgoing #letsbegintheday
It was a misty damp hike on the mountain this morning, but it sure did feel good to be back up in my mountains again!
#solohike #makethetime #hittingthetrail #mistymountains #wyomingmountains #intothemountains #goodforthebodyandsoul #caspermountain #sogreenstill
Some may call it bribery…I call it learning that after you do the work you can have fun!
It feels strange to only have the two littlest Cowkids to hang out with, but this is our new normal! I have a feeling they won’t mind a bit…
#summertime #choresthenfun #workthenplay #kidswhohelp #mowing #organizingtheartstuff #summerdays #thesetwo
