This is the next round of Sam and Clint's Summer; part 2 if you will. I have prepared the 2nd round of our summer flash cards for you. (The term "flash cards" being used here to illustrate my dilemma over selecting a few of the best pictures out of literally hundreds.)
Our first stop features a hike that Clint has been trying to orchestrate for a couple of years now. Beginning at the Crystal Lake trailhead and ending at the Smith & Moorehouse trailhead, this hike was about 11 miles one way. We got dropped off on one end and had a car waiting for us at the other end. Beautiful scenery. And conveniently, we did this hike the same weekend we were up at my family's cabin which is a mere 15-minute drive from Smith & Moorehouse, where we ended up.
There are many more pictures from the cabin.
But here is a personal favorite that demonstrates my hardcoreness: me and my mountain biking battle wound...
Sitting around the fire pit.
A back-packing trip to Duck Lake.
Lake Blanche hike
Hike up Mt. Raymond (a beast of a hike. I am not posting pictures of me on this hike because I was cranky. The last mile of this hike was bushwhacking up an incline of about a 40% grade. I kid not.)
And here are the Karren outdoor enthusiasts triumphantly atop Mt. Timpanogos. About 7 miles to the wind-swept summit and taking a little over 5 hours total. My calves were very sore the day after.
And I should mention this honorary banquet hosted by my employer where I was honored as one of the Specialists of the Year in my department. Pretty cool. But the best part was a paid overnight stay at the Canyons resort which Clint joined me for.
Me and some co-workers. Ya can't miss me. Only of us is wearing a color other than black and white.
Part of my anniversary gift from Clint: 4 hours of shopping at the Outlets. And he didn't even complain! In fact, he bought me a new dress. Awwww!
Part of Clint's gift: a new addition to the wardrobe.
A joint anniversary celebration: Italian cuisine at Johnny Carrino's. Mmm.
Yep, that's 3 years for us! And loving every second.
