Week 7/2 - 7/8

Mon. Josh & I hiked up Union peak. Not very exciting, just straight up a ski slope. The views were totally worth the trampling through bushes & rutty slopes. 2500ft of gain & 5.8 miles round trip.

Tues. Bagged Jacque Peak with Josh. Same route up the slope as Union. Crossed the saddle to the 900ft climb up Jacque @ 13205ft. Got to the top just after 8 am. No wind, clear skies, & views of 3 different mt ranges. Great way to start the day. 3500ft of gain 8.8 miles round trip.
P.M. Practiced forms & did some abs & push-ups.

Wed. Hiked 5 miles with Jeffrey on the CO trail. Can't wait to do all 500 with him someday.

Thurs. Hiked 6 miles of CO trail with Kim, Lindsay, & boys. Same route with an extra 300ft of climbing.
P.M. Abs & push-ups

Fri. Best hike of the week. Jumped on the CO trail to the base of Copper peak. Went straight up the scree slope to the summit. Josh & I blazed down the double black slope trying not to ski on our face. We hit the saddle to Union peak & made our way up the ridge. Took the most direct line back to the house. 3400ft of gain 8.2 miles.

Sat. 15.5 hrs driving home.

Sun. Sick

Great week in the mountains. Taking a week off from teaching always gives me that recharge to keep the mental energy high. We were very fortunate to have a house(very, very, nice) lent to us by a very generous family. I only hope my boys are not too dissapointed staying at the super 8 motel next vacation.