August 15, 2012

Albion Basin

The Albion Basin trail starts at 9500 feet, at the base of Alta Ski Resort near Salt Lake City.  We've had many memorable family hikes there. 
The wildflowers are spectacular most summers.  This year, we thought they were not as tall and prolific as we remembered.  A combination of  60% snow year and record heat must have slowed them down. 
One son and his wife posed in front of the jagged cliffs of Devil's Castle.
Our daughter and her family took a break with ski slopes in the background.   Our eldest son and family weren't able to join us this time.
Cecret Lake was the destination.  The reason for the name's unusual spelling is a secret, as far as we can tell. 
This granddaughter is having a fine time exploring the shore with her dad.

16 comments:

  1. What a beautiful place for a family hike, lovely pictures!

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  2. Janie, you and Steve have a beautiful family.. its wonderful that you all enjoy hiking together.

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  3. The scenery is beautiful, but your grandchildren are even more so. But you knew that, didn't you?

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  4. Great pics! One of my favorite wildflower hikes. I was not able to get up there this summer but you're inspiring me to schedule an autumn trek to the other side of the mountain. :)

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  5. Stunning views and what a lovely family you have!

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  6. Lovely pics. What a charming and beautiful family.

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  7. Loved the family photographs Janie, loved all the happy smiles, and yes I enjoyed the gorgeous scenery also :)

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  8. Oh, how those little ones are growing! Loved seeing the family and a bit of Alta, too! Have a good weekend, Janie and Steve.

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  9. now that looks like a fun family outing...those grandbabies are growing so fast...

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  10. How wonderful that you were able to get 'some' of your peeps together.....lovely photos!

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  11. lovely place and such happy images...

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  12. That's a beautiful area! Great family pics, too! I always remember Alta since 2 of my kids are snowboarders and they know they aren't allowed there. HA!

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  13. Looks like a great place for a family outing. Great family; great picture and greater memories.

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  14. what a fun family outing. It's always nice to get together isn't it?

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  15. Too bad one son couldn't make it as this sounds like an ideal way yo vacation as a family. Nice looking family!

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