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Here's one of our stud males, Pepper Corn, on a July 2003 three-day excursion to Pear Lake north of White Pass in the Washington Cascades with a group of Boy Scouts. Getting to Pear Lake requires hiking through the notorious and aptly named Mosquito Valley. This was Pepper's first real hike -- trial by fire. He handled the many obstacles, treefalls, streams, bridges, narrow switchbacks, etc., without a single problem -- thoroughly enjoying himself. Fortunately he keeps himself in top physical shape, being a very active llama on or off the ranch.
Ready to hit the trail: Dallin, Jason, Kyle, Pepper, Dillon, Andrew, Scott, Danny, with Flint behind the camera.
Having just traversed the heavily wooded valley, losing count of the numerous up-and-down switchbacks on the trail, some members of the troop (those without the foresight to pack a heavy wool burka) faint due to blood loss from the hordes of mosquitoes, despite liberal expenditure of Deet® provisions. The planned two hour hike to the lake turned into six hours.
Eyeing Pear Lake, at last!
Pear Lake from the Campsite.
In the cool morning; 'nothing like breakfast as far as the eye can see!
Two days later, with strength renewed, it's back to the dusty trail for the trip home... |
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