Trailhead on Hwy 215
at Flat Laurel Creek
Crossing Flat Laurel Creek
Approaching Black Balsam parking lot
on Art Loeb trail
Sunset as we approach the saddle
below Black Balsam
City lights seen from Black Balsam
And we are in the wilderness?
Early light the next morning
after a windless night
Larry shooting photos
Me enjoying the morning light
The tubular tent proved to be a bit worthless in the wind the 2nd night.
Light to pack, but a noisy night!
Switched to alcohol stoves to save
a LOT of weight and bulk
Larry on Tennent Mountain
Our windblock kitchen setup
Early light on the second morning
Larry shooting photos
Heading home.
Amazing weather for a December trip
and no other humans in sight!
Hiking hair
