Heckel's Adventures

The flowers were plentiful this year, and so pretty.  

Photo with Bert in the boat is in June on Stanley Lake. He loves the boat! Photo with Larry in the boat is the following June weekend on Warm Lake. It was free fishing day, but we didn't have any luck. This panoramic photo was taken of Imogene Lake on the 4th of July this summer. This panoramic photo was taken in late July from Observation Peak. 

This was a great view to see why these peaks are referred to as The Temple .  

This photo was taken from Snowyside Pass, Twin Lakes are the lakes just prior to Alice Lake on the hike back to Pettit Lake.  

Here we are at Cramer Divide, with The Temple in the background.  

This is Bert after hiking down to Toxaway Lake. He got help to get to this location, but loved it once there. He didn't move until other backpackers came by to borrow some olive oil.  

Day One: Hike from the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp to Middle Cramer Lake, up 1834 feet in 7.2 miles. Day Two: Hike from Middle Cramer Lake, up 1303 feet to Cramer Divide, Down 1280, and a return climb of 400 feet to Edna Lake over approximately 8.5 miles. Day Three: Changed campsite at Edna Lake, day hiked up to Summit Lake and scrambled the ridge above for a picnic, covered approximately 5 miles and climb and descent of 995 feet. Day Four: Hike from Edna Lake, up 996 feet to Sand Dollar Mountain's trail, and descended 880 feet to Toxaway Lake. Hiked around the inlet to find a small campground rather secluded. Area hiked was approximately 6 miles. Day Five: Hike from Toxaway lake, up 1000 feet to Snowyside Pass, down 2404 feet alonside Alice Lake, and out at Pettit Lake. Distance hiked was approximately 11 miles.