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Last of the Summer

September 23, 2022 by n.taylor Leave a Comment

Lodore. August. While not the best time for exciting water, the weather and camp life is unparalleled. We maxed this ticket out with 25 people and over a dozen watercraft. Young, old, friends and strangers. A true amalgamation of society.

One Dad
Two Dad

This adult-centric trip had a limited agenda from day to day. There were some however, that wanted to ensure we had a party to remember. They succeeded.

Steak
Crab
Buffet
Dinner

Don’t worry, the attire you see above was mandated. It was formal night after all. Some glitter and tattoos were also made available for the guests that evening.

The Dichotomy of Formal
Some Face and Neck Tats
Award Winning Costumes
Smile
The Attendees

The party ran deep into the evening. Lights were hung to extend the festivities and not even a torrential rain shower could put a damper on a Martini fueled rager. Somehow I later ended up with the crab shell carcass garbage bags for the next 4 days.

An obligatory snippet from Hell’s Half Mile. I think everyone went right.

Even though this was an experienced Lodore group, we did take time to rediscover some of the obligatory sites. Rippling Brook waterfall, Whispering Cave, Jones Hole. Speaking of Rippling Brook campsites, #2 might be one of the best river campsites that exists.

Jones Hole
Rippling Brook
Steamboat Rock
Rippling Brook Hike
Tiger Stripes
Butt Plug Falls
Jones Creek Drainage

As much adoration and mystique surround Lodore Canyon and its campsites, I think it might deserve more. There really aren’t bad campsites within Lodore Canyon and really all the way through Whirlpool and past the confluence. We maximized our trip to take the two nights above the confluence, and spent another two nights below.

Fishing
Endless Sand
I Broke My Hand
Parking Lot
Cabo?

The company wasn’t bad. Despite the fact there were 25 people, I’m not sure I’ve ever been on a trip where I did less work and had a lighter boat. Everyone deserved a participation ribbon for doing their fair share. We could have gone another 5 days without issue.

Boat Captains
Winnie’s Grotto
Who Has 70 Trips?

Filed Under: Summer Tagged With: Crab, Echo Park, Green River, Lodore, Multi Day, Split Mountain, Steak

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