and so it begins

and so it begins, originally uploaded by carolyn_in_oregon.

Gina and I at the Pamelia Lake Trailhead where we would begin our first backpacking trip ever. We would cover 17 miles and thousands of feet of elevation gain in 3 days. It was far more difficult than I ever imagined to hike with a 40 lb pack on my back. It was worth it though. Oh the things we would see...

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