Another Hike Today

Another hike this morning. Jan was out to work, so the kids and I drove about an hour west of Boulder into the high country and found a nature path along a creek at about 10,000 ft. Not a vigorous trek, but very different from our normal hikes.

Boulder Hike

Morning hike to Devil's Thumb...Mesa Trail Head to Lowhee trail. Great hiking spot...a little challenging for the kids, but they endured most of the way. Trail has variable conditions with lots of rocks and some tightening paths up higher. Good view, as well. Jonatha and I did a little running down the hill, which tested my ankles for sure. All in all, a beautiful morning to spend outside and interact with nature.

Maranatha Bible Camp

Here's a pic of Jonatha at Maranatha this weekend. I think just might have enjoyed it just a little, as she is planning to go back already. Don't have all the details yet, as I got this photo off the camp website. I'm sure I'll hear all about it tonight upon her return.

Rock Creek Rattler

Driving in Rock Creek near our house this bad boy caught my eye, so I had to turn around and get up close. Good thing he was dead. Brian and I stretched him out to over 4 ft. Looks like he had a good eatin' before getting his head pummled by a driver on the street. A boy in our neighborhood was bit a few weeks back, so we definitely have to keep an eye out, especially on hikes.

Hike at Alice Park

Want to know what we mean by "life on life" at Emmaus Road? Here's a perfect example. Josh and I joined a couple of friends for a hike Saturday to Alice Park (start elev. 10,500). We hiked to 12,000 elev. for some stunning views and fantastic weather. The hike included trekking a glacier, rock climbing a steep face for 200 yards, a brief encounter with a marmot, cutting through waist high brush along a ridge, and trying not to fall on the way down the glacier, which I did, but just once :-). Most importantly was the fellowship with friends and a chance to do life with people we hope to lead to Christ. Pictured above is Brian, my neighbor and close friend. Also joining us was a very close friend from work, Patrick. The four us couldn't have bonded better on the trip, and I know God used this day to glorify himself in these new friendships and in the nature that surrounded us. The day ended with everyone planning another trip soon to either hike or do some mountain biking.

Isn't God great?