This weekend Liam and Matt headed out on their first backcountry camping experience. We decided Sarah just wasn't ready for this kind of trip, so us girls stayed behind and followed Sarah's whims wherever they took us. Namely, to the library, a couple viewings of The Princess and The Frog, and out for fish and chips.
We sent the guys off early in the morning. Liam was especially psyched. Matt may have been having second thoughts...
They headed for the hills (literally), and before long they were at the Garibaldi Lake trailhead, north of Squamish. Look out, this boy has a baggie full of trail mix and he's ready to hike!
And hike they did! Somewhere along their 12km climb (7 1/2 miles for my old school readers!) Drill Sargent Matt Daddy allowed a break and Liam made a friend. I received this video from them just before they went out of cell range, and I may have watched it 20x in a row. Come on, how cute is he?!
Finally (or about five hours later) they made it to the lake, where they found that Liam had become somewhat of a celebrity among fellow hikers. The ranger stationed to the area had to see the Wonder Boy Hiker for himself, and shook Liam's hand. This hike was no small feat...for small feet! :) Special mention should also go to Matt for carrying a 50lb pack all the way. Liam's pack may look large...but contains an ultra light sleeping bag. And a gluten free bagel. But come to think of it, those gluten free bagels are pretty dense.....
Anyways, here is the Lake!
They set up the tent, made some dinner, washed dishes, and then Liam begged to go to bed. (So THAT is all it takes!)
In the tent, all-important headlamp in place!
They were back at it, bright and early this next morning. Take down the tent...
Oatmeal and hot chocolate for breakfast in the hut!
Pose for another picture....
And back down the hill. Done, at last!
Liam was BEAMING with pride when he walked through the door that night. Matt was LIMPING in pain when he hobbled through the door that night. :) Good job guys.
And, if you were wondering, the fish and chips were AWESOME.
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