Thursday, December 21, 2017

Dec. 21, 2017 St. Louis Canyon, Sac, Kickapoo and Aurora Canyons




Today the sun stayed hidden while we took a walk to St. Louis Canyon.  We left the Lodge's Lobby and headed out on the West Bluff trail.  We had great top views of Aurora, Sac and Kickapoo Canyons.  St. Louis Canyon had a little bit of ice.  We are waiting patiently for more ice to form.  On the way back to the Lodge, some walkers went into Aurora Canyon.  Today we had 45 hikers in attendance.


Top of Sac Canyon


Halfway down the stairs near St. Louis Canyon

Someone at the front of the group thought someone would need some directions.

Everyone taking a break and enjoying the canyon

Not as much ice as I had anticipated.

Logs and debris at the base of the plunge pool

Looking out from St. Louis Canyon

Another view of the waterfall.  "Riggs" is in training, and by the looks of it, he is doing great!

When getting in and out of St. Louis Canyon, this is the "bridge".  Everyone stayed dry.

We are coming out of the canyon.  I looked back and we had quite the line.  No short cuts for this group.  I make them walk on the trail!

This trail has many sandstone formations. 

The West Bluff trail has a long boardwalk.  These can be very slippery when wet.

Top of Aurora

Steps going into Aurora

Joe, Don and Jack decided not to hike into Aurora Canyon

Inside of Aurora Canyon.  Always worth the trip for me.

Almost back to the Lodge
I will leave you with this: Everyday is precious! We are not guaranteed tomorrow.  Use today wisely! We must not allow the clock and the calendar to blind us to the fact that each moment of life is a miracle and mystery.

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