Mt. Timpanogos Hike <pics>

[wolf_Q]

My friend Michele and I hiked up Mt. Timpanogos last Thursday, spent the night (wouldn't call it sleeping, we froze) and came back on Friday. I took close to 400 photos :o I tried to narrow it down but did a pretty bad job of it....there's still a ton, I apologize. In case you are wondering, Cisco is my friend's dog, he is an aussie/border collie mix.

I couldn't find a good pic of Timpanogos from a distance on my computer but here's some on a website (scroll down halfway) http://utahpictures.com/Various1.php I think its about 5-6 miles one way to where we went (Emerald Lake, which is actually on the other side of the mountain that you see in those pics). We were going to go to the "saddle" (where you can sit on the actual top of the mountain) but Cisco hurt his paws on the way up and was limping, we didn't think he should have to go any farther than necessary...I think that was another mile or so. We were pretty dead from carrying the heavy backpacks anyway. I've been to the saddle and the metal hut or whatever it is the last time I went, the view from the saddle is amazing!

Anyway, on to the pics...HERE (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v216/U2Q/Mt%20Timpanogos%20Hike%20Aug%202006/?start=0) is the link to the album if you'd rather look at them that way.

There were several waterfalls, I'm not sure how many...this was the first one
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Nebo at the second one
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Cisco and Nebo
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In the background is the mountain face we climbed up to get to the top (lots of switchbacks)
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Handsome boy
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Cisco wants to make sure he gets his picture taken too!
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Wildflowers (columbine?)
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Nebo resting
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[wolf_Q]

Cisco gets the urge for the "call of the wild." He heard a siren in the distance, Nebo had to join in too.
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Here's a video of them howling (click it)
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Nebo on some snow and at another waterfall (yes I have a ton like this...)
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The wildflowers were spectacular, I have never seen so many anywhere
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The sun shining behind the mountain
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Another waterfall pic
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Cute boy
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We finally reached the top! There's a nice meadow area up there.
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[wolf_Q]

See the white spots above the snow behind Nebo? Those are mountain goats
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My camera has horrible zoom....we saw some closer but those pics turned out even worse
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I think this is my favorite Cisco pic
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We had to cross water several times, I was walking through this water when I took the pic
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Husky boy
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Getting closer to the lake
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Here's Emerald Lake, its very small, but pretty. From the top it is an emerald color
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[wolf_Q]

Cisco
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The boys
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Nothin' like a toilet with lots of fresh air :p
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Getting darker...
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Taking pics in the tent
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We got up early and watched the sunrise. Now that was amazing. These pics didn't capture it very well, it was really pretty.
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The sun hitting the peaks behind us
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[wolf_Q]

Nebo in front of our "home." We put up the tent inside of that.
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Another sunrise pic
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Handsome boys in the early morning light
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Sunrise closeup
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More wildflowers
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Bebo
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[wolf_Q]

Bored Bebo
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I love this one
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This looks like it was taken when it was darker but it was later than the previous pics, looking toward the sun just made it appear that way. I like the peaceful look it has.
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More like that one
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The "u" shape in the middle is the saddle
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Emerald Lake again
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Nebo enjoying the fresh cold water
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[wolf_Q]

Heading back down
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More posing
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and more wildflowers
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Cisco had to wear booties on the way down because of his sore paws. Once we put those on he stopped limping and seemed much better. (Nebo's were fine, but I did have booties just in case!)
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Nebo comtemplates having to get all the way to the bottom
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Yes, another one of these ;) Shortly after this pic was taken my backpack rolled down the mountain and managed to get stuck under another waterfall. I have such wonderful luck.
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[wolf_Q]

Biting the water. This cracks me up, it reminds of grizzly bears catching salmon for some reason
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The boys again
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Snowfields
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Almost there...back down at the second waterfall
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Another!
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Husky tiredness indicator...if the tail is down, he's tired!
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The end

[Slim]

Those are some beautiful pictures... I have never seen anything so wonderfull.
well besides mine.... lol j/k
it's no water fall but isn't she just the cutest lil' shiznet u have ever seen. :D

[Alysser]

I'm ALWAYS impressed by your pictures, ALWAYS! :eek:

Beautiful scenery and cute dogs. ;) Seriously though, those have to be some of the greatest and most beautiful pictures I have ever seen. I would never be able to pick the one I like best because they are all so beautiful. Do you live in that area? If you do, your so lucky to see that scenery every day. I would love to live there.

Nebo and Cisco pose very well for pictures, and they are both to handsome for words.

[RobiLee]

Wow! That's all I kept thinking with each picture. Absolutely stunning. Someday I really am going to make it out your way. I would love to go hiking with you and Nebo. Its just beautiful! I'm always glad you share your wonderful photos with us. Kind of makes me feel like I was there too.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Whttp://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/smile.gifW!!

Oh, WOW!!

Just STUNNING Photos, Amy.

BEAUTIFUL Pups and Mum Nature looked pretty FINE, too!

Now, WHERE are the photos showing You and Michele??

[shais_mom]

wowza
FABULOUS pics Amy!
Course with scenery like that and pups that gorgeous it's hard to screw up! ;)
Glad you had a good time other then freezing - hope Cisco feels better soon!

[DJFyrewolf36]

Oh wow! What pretty pictures! I love hiking, and those pictures are examples of why :D

Nebo and Cisco look as if they belong out there amongst nature :)

[ramanth]

WOW!!! Gorgeous photos Amy.

What was the temperature up there? You said it was cold, but I've camped in snow with nothing but a lean to and a sleeping bag. ;)

I loved the sunrise photos and the scenery is just breathtaking.

I hope Cisco's paw is feeling better. Have you ever considered camping on Mt. Nebo with Nebo? :D

[cyber-sibes]

What wonderful pictures, Amy! I'm definitely going to sit down with a cup of coffee and look through your whole album when I have more time. Bebo & Cisco look so "ruggedly handsome" in their backpacks. Those wildflowers are beautiful! Sherman was very interested in that howling video. He was lying on the floor behind me, and jumped up when the howling started! Thanks for sharing your week-end vacation with us.

[lv4dogs]

I am so glad yous all made it safe & sound, well besides Cisco's hurt paw, glad to hear he did good with the booties on. The pics are just absolutely stunning Amy, thanks for sharing them.

[sparks19]

BEAUTIFUL pictures. WOW

i really enjoyed them.

What a beautiful place to go hiking. I'm jealous :D

[sammy101]

beautiful pictures! Nebo & Cisco look like they really enjoyed it! Gorgeous scenery. :)

[zoomer]

Beautiful pictures! Looks like the dogs had lots of fun. I really love the sun-set photo and the picture of "Nebo Grizzly" ;)

[Riptide]

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Gorgeous pictures! I've never seen anything like it! (theres no green meadows here in Vegas, lol)

Makes me wanna go hike there!

[*sled_dog*]

Wow! Thoses are really GREAT pictures!(as always ;) )
Thanks for sharing :)

[slleipnir]

Wow, Amy. Those photos are breathtaking! That looks like it would be sooo fun! I bet you were tired when you got home though. How long did it take??

[wolf_Q]

Thanks everyone! :)


Do you live in that area?
Not on the mountain (I wish) but I live below it.


Now, WHERE are the photos showing You and Michele??
I only took a couple and they really didn't turn out so great...we weren't dressed for photos of ourselves lol.


What was the temperature up there? You said it was cold, but I've camped in snow with nothing but a lean to and a sleeping bag. Have you ever considered camping on Mt. Nebo with Nebo?
I honestly have no idea. Cold enough that the snow hadn't melted. ;) If we had decent sleeping bags (we had 1 really crappy one and 1 crappy blanket between the both of us, just on top so it didn't keep the cold out on the sides/bottom) we would have been fine as I've slept in the mountains this time a year with a better sleeping bag didn't freeze.
Yes I have, I just need to find out what kind of trail it is, the one on Timp is fairly well used but I don't know about that one.


How long did it take??
I feel really pathetic admitting this but it took us 7 :eek: hours to get to the top (most people can make it in around 4 hrs). We weren't trying to be fast though, we took it as slow as we felt like it and made a few stops for pics, etc. We weren't really prepared for the weight of the backpacks either. It took us 5 hrs to get down.

[sabies]

ALL the pictures are gorgeous! What beautiful scenery and could those dogs be cuter? I love the backpacks and you can tell by their faces that they love hiking. Don't be embarrassed about taking your time there is obviously a lot to enjoy on that hike and we all appreciate the pictures.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Wow, those are absolutely breathtaking photos!!!! That looks like an awesome hike, and Nebo really looks like he "belongs" up there. He and Cisco look like such good friends, they look so cute together!!! Great, great pictures!!

[Danegirl2208]

:eek: wow :eek: those are GORGEOUS pics!! Once again im super jealous, i wish we had places like that around us...your pups beautiful!

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Wow! All of the pictures were absolutely gorgoeus :)

[luvofallhorses]

great pics! :) It looks like the dogs enjoyed themselves! :D

[K9karen]

Another WOW! from me! Everytime I thought I had a favorite picture, there was another one following! Amy..beautiful pictures of Mother Nature and 2 very very handsome boys! Glad you all arrived and returned safely (except for 4 sore pawsies :( )

[wolf_Q]

Thanks everyone. :)

[RobiLee]

Amy, I was looking though your gorgeous photos again and I'm so glad I came back because I completely forgot to play the video the first time around. Omg..I loved it! Do they always howl like that? Sounds like Cisco is the one to get things started...lol. I don't think Tori ever howls..lol. I love it!

[CountryWolf07]

GEORGEOUS pictures, Amy! :) I especially love the sunrise pictures..

[wolf_Q]

Amy, I was looking though your gorgeous photos again and I'm so glad I came back because I completely forgot to play the video the first time around. Omg..I loved it! Do they always howl like that? Sounds like Cisco is the one to get things started...lol. I don't think Tori ever howls..lol. I love it!

Cisco heard a police siren in the distance and those always make him howl...they don't bother Nebo, but if another dog howls, Nebo has to join in, he just can't help himself. :D

[Vermontcat]

Beautiful dogs and beautiful scenery make beautiful photos! :)
Thanks for posting so many great photos Amy.
Give Nebo a great big hug from me. ;)

[Toby's my baby]

Wow, those photo's are breathtaking! :eek: I am in absolute aw. WONDERFUL photo's!