Northern Colorado with Sherri

Sherri flew into Cheyenne and I drove out from Lander. We drove to Fort Collins and fell in love with the charming town. Our goal was backpacking though, so we left town and headed to the mountains. We met some incredibly friendly Forest Service volunteers who gave us suggestions. First we went into the Commanche Peak Wilderness and hiked until snow stopped us. We hiked to what we have named "Lost Lake" and survived the mosquito attacks. We got a tip on an off-the-beaten-path waterfall stop as well. Incredible! Best part of that area, to be sure. Out of the wilderness, we returned to the car and blasted the tunes on the way to our next trail. The Poudre River was both raging and peaceful. We hiked along it until a washed out bridge stopped us. The water was inviting and provided several opportunities for great head-dunks. Sherri's visit was short, but wonderful. Sherri flew back to the East Coast and I returned to Lander to start work.