Ethan and I went together to his first "hike" as a Boy Scout. His troop of 11-year-old Scouts hiked to a local spot called Fremont Saddle overlooking Weavers Needle (look it up, it's great). The hike was rough terrain and seemed like it was straight up. The views from the base, throughout the hike and at the summit were spectacular. We had an absolute blast and can't wait to do it again. Next time we have both vowed to pack much lighter.
Some of the boys at the base.
View from the base.
Saguaro cactus grow like weeds here. They are at least 100
years old if they have an arm.
Starting off on the hike. Ethan is using my back pack
from when I was 13 years old.
A little red and winded at the first stop.
The group resting in the shade.
Back to the grind.
A look back just
before the summit.
We made it! The view made it all worth it.
"On top of the world" or about 4000 feet.
Setting up camp.
Our quarters for the night.
Ethan and Jake, ready for dinner.
And, they ate well!
Saturday morning, the view was even better.
On a clear day, you can see for miles and miles.
Ethan on a rock.
This Saguaro looked like an elephant.
Worn out, the ride back and we all fell asleep.
