For our vacation this year we decided to stay at home in the state of Colorado. And we were not disappointed. Scott had taken a backpacking trip to the Rawah's when he was in High School and had talked about it since, so he decided it was time to show me! We started the trip at the Rawah Guest Ranch and had an amazing time! The cabins were cozy and the lodge was amazing. Food was incredible and we really couldn't have asked for a better time...
Our little cabin...
The fish we didn't get a chance to catch, although we would have wanted more of a challenge, these guys were kept fat and happy by the staff.
The ranch dog, Angus, and I.
Scott always has his own way of making friends.
Our first night there a group of cowboys, a few from Kansas, and a few from Wyoming stayed at the lodge. We had a great time relaxing and listening to their stories. 
It was a full guest ranch so we got a chance to go on a quick trail ride our first day there. Scott had his horse Amigo, I rode Josie.
Last night at the lodge before heading up the mountain...
Heading into the Rawah Wilderness...
We may have cheated a little...rode in on horseback, and had Jack the mule carry our bags.
We took horseback in about 10 miles to Rawah Lake #2 where we camped. It was incredible to be so far away from civilization and the views were so beautiful! Catching fish was a blast, and they were much more colorful than the lake fish I am used to.
We took a quick hike up to Rawah Lake #3, but didn't have much luck with the fishing. But the views didn't let us down there either.
We camped near the friends we had made at the lodge so we had one more evening of campfire stories with them.
Our little camp....
Rawah Lake #2
The fog and soggy weather thankfully waited to roll in until the morning we were leaving. We were all a little tired at this point, who knew sleeping on a 1 inch pad could be so tough. But it was so worth it! And at least we only had to hike mostly downhill... 
About 3 miles down! 7 more to go...
A few miles later we ran into this curious girl. First moose I've ever had that didn't seem to be afraid of us. Scott finally had to shoot off a round to try to scare her back, but that didn't seem to affect her much.
Almost to the bottom....
Overall it was another fantastic trip! A little roughing it, mixed in with a little luxury! I did things on this trip I never would have guessed I could have, and being with Scott and Dad made it even more special!
The fish we didn't get a chance to catch, although we would have wanted more of a challenge, these guys were kept fat and happy by the staff.The ranch dog, Angus, and I.Scott always has his own way of making friends.Our first night there a group of cowboys, a few from Kansas, and a few from Wyoming stayed at the lodge. We had a great time relaxing and listening to their stories. It was a full guest ranch so we got a chance to go on a quick trail ride our first day there. Scott had his horse Amigo, I rode Josie.Last night at the lodge before heading up the mountain...Heading into the Rawah Wilderness...We may have cheated a little...rode in on horseback, and had Jack the mule carry our bags.We took horseback in about 10 miles to Rawah Lake #2 where we camped. It was incredible to be so far away from civilization and the views were so beautiful! Catching fish was a blast, and they were much more colorful than the lake fish I am used to.We took a quick hike up to Rawah Lake #3, but didn't have much luck with the fishing. But the views didn't let us down there either.We camped near the friends we had made at the lodge so we had one more evening of campfire stories with them.Our little camp....Rawah Lake #2The fog and soggy weather thankfully waited to roll in until the morning we were leaving. We were all a little tired at this point, who knew sleeping on a 1 inch pad could be so tough. But it was so worth it! And at least we only had to hike mostly downhill... About 3 miles down! 7 more to go...A few miles later we ran into this curious girl. First moose I've ever had that didn't seem to be afraid of us. Scott finally had to shoot off a round to try to scare her back, but that didn't seem to affect her much.Almost to the bottom....Overall it was another fantastic trip! A little roughing it, mixed in with a little luxury! I did things on this trip I never would have guessed I could have, and being with Scott and Dad made it even more special!
.JPG)
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