As mentioned in previous posts we are currently 'training' for the girls first backpacking trip. What I haven't mentioned is where we are going, and why the need for such steep uphill hikes. Well I am here to tell you that we will be hiking to Darby Wind Cave, that is as long as the cave is open. I have read that it was closed due to numerous cave bats dying. So I will have to look into it to be sure, but that is the plan. And yes I did say girls, Darby is a steep long climb and a bit too much for Jack to handle, at least this year. He will have the pleasure of going camping with Grammy and Grandpa that weekend. So back to the point, we are training for this Adventure by hiking up, Hell-Roaring Creek was a bit of a taste, before we even decided to train, or backpack for that matter. So far the two preparatory hikes have been Adams Canyon and Snow King.
Adams canyon is once again a gift to our family staples from non other than Kevin himself. Having searched all over the internet and various hiking sites I was unable to find this gem of a hike. So I will leave its local a bit of a Secret, if you can find Adams Canyon you can find the trail head. Its a steep climb over loss rocks and through mini boulders that are at a scary level with your knees, and still up. There is an excellent near vertical stretch that was as difficult going down as was the whole hike in. After a short distance the trail opens into a small meadow and forks. We climbed the hill to the right of this fork and had lunch. Before heading back, Emma and I climbed the opposite hillside for a photo op. Nice uphill climb.
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| On the hill opposite where we ate lunch. Click to view larger. |
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| Near hilltop looking down at Kevin Jack and Lulu |
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| A view of Jackson |
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| All smiles on the way back |
The next and true test that would have comparable data to Darby was Snow King. A 2 mile up hill climb that rises a 1571 feet. Many switchbacks thread through open hillside and shadowy forests making for a bearable climb. The girls took an hour and twenty minutes to summit the King, but that was including two ten minute rests and multiple drink stops. Next week we go up again. Best Part of the hike, The chair lift ride down ;)
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| Almost there.. |
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| The top of Snow King |
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| Chairlift. |
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The next and true test that would have comparable data to Darby was Snow King. A 2 mile up hill climb that rises a 1571 feet. Many switchbacks thread through open hillside and shadowy forests making for a bearable climb. The girls took an hour and twenty minutes to summit the King, but that was including two ten minute rests and multiple drink stops. Next week we go up again. Best Part of the hike, The chair lift ride down ;) 
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