New Hampshire/ Vermont Family Reunion

It's been about 10 or more years since my mom's side of the family has properly gotten together -so we all decided to meet during July near Stowe, Vermont.

Old keys at my grandmother's house

Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, from my grandmother's window

Driving up to Lake Mansfield

The Lake Mansfield Trout Club

Boating on Lake Mansfield

Uncle Nat arrives from Boston

Hiking a lot longer than we expected to

Lake Mansfield from above

Hiking Hunger Mountain with good friends, Sara and Jen (from college)

Jen atop a mountain
Sara on the summit

So much water!

Back in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, at the Laurel Lake Swim Club

Steve getting ready to swim

Lobsters going for a swim at Mimi's house

Dog Wash + Independence Day + Friends from Around

The days have really been passing too quickly here in ol' Ten Sleep, Wyoming. It seems the hot weather and some unseasonably high gravity have been making the body-dragging a bit tougher.

We've been supplementing the climbing days with fun activities like dog washes, a non-festival festival, the 4th of July, and more lifestyle shots.

Both dogs are still alive, despite having just experienced the most terrifying, fireworks-rich nights of their lives.

Hey kids! Don't forget your ATCs. Billy, stranded, after discovering a random rap anchor at the top of a climb.

Aaron Huey atop the boulder.

Full-charge Charlie serving some delicious, delicious BBQed chicken.

Sunset over Ten Sleep Canyon. (Elizabeth Neilson photo)

A whole flock of Salt Lakers in Ten Sleep.

Victor Colussi makes a helmet face.

Ten Sleep Views

Good thing this box wasn't packed with eggs.

The Diet

Weight gain is a slow, almost imperceptible process. But sure enough, it looks like Steve and I have each gained a few pounds in the last month.




Even though it was for her own good, Steve was pissed when we got her some new food.

But it's OK. We're gonna trim down together. It only takes a little bit of time and effort.
The long, stationary road: getting back in shape.

Are your knees over your toes?

That's where they're supposed to be. Don't turn 'em in. Huh-uh. No, no, no, no, no.

Extreme Turkish Wildlife, Parts 2 and 2.5

Just when you think it's safe to wash your underwear...

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