Lakeshore Basin

One son and his wife joined us on an overnight trip to the Leidy Peak area on the eastern end of the Uinta Range.  The above photo was taken from the southwest shoulder of Leidy Peak (12,028 ft), looking down Lakeshore Basin and southeast toward Marsh Peak (12,240 ft).

With three horses and 4 people, we took turns riding.  Daisy didn't get to ride, but she didn't mind. 

A series of lakes in Lakeshore Basin (10,800 ft)  provided photo ops and swimming ops for Daisy.

Rest breaks were scenic, too.

Our son, the early riser, captured the sunrise.  The rest of us had to wait for the photo download.

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.