Besides the parade, we kept busy over Labor Day weekend, checking out a car show/auction, meeting up with friends, and hiking.
Jim loves looking at cars, and there were plenty to pick from at the Sun Valley auto auction. These old vehicles have so much more personality than what most of us drive nowadays. We refrained from bidding.
On Sunday our Ridgecrest, CA friends Robin and Lydia spent the night at the RV park in Ketchum on their way to a gathering of women Lazy Days owners in Stanley this week. We met them for dinner at Lefty’s in Ketchum and hope to see them again next week in the Tetons.
On Labor Day we met up with another Lazy Daze friend, Laurelee, who was already in Stanley as she is the one heading up the get together. She wanted to do the hike to Baker Lake, and since that was one we hadn’t gotten to yet, we met her and her sweet dog Libby at the trailhead. It turned cold and rained the previous night so there was a lovely dusting of snow on the mountains.
It was 42 when we started, and not much warmer when we finished.
The trail to Baker Lake is 2 miles with 900’ of elevation gain up to 8,800’ on long, gentle switchbacks so it’s a very popular trail. We saw quite a few people and lots of dogs, but it wasn’t surprising since it was a holiday.
Laurelee and I admiring Baker Lake.
Libby really wanted a bite of Jim’s Clif Bar, but he wouldn’t share.
Despite the not-so-good things that happened during our stay in the Sawtooth National Forest, we had a good time with friends, had great weather with no bugs, and enjoyed beautiful scenery.
We’re now working our way to Grand Teton National Park.
Beautiful countryside!
ReplyDeleteSounds like the pros out weight the cons. Love your closing picture. Looks like a really nice hike with fantastic scenery. Not sure about 42 as a starting temp though. We've never seen an antique car auction. I would love to know what the cars went for. I'll bet there were some mighty high starting bids. A real auction is whatever people will pay with no bottom but they couldn't do that there I wouldn't think.
ReplyDeleteWas that a Comet... the gold car? I remember you could get a 390 c. i. and four speed on the floor in those in the mid 60's. A lot of horsepower for such a little car.
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If I recall it is a Olds 88 but I can't remember the year.
DeleteGreat car show. I think I like the trucks the best.
ReplyDeleteNot sure about the snow on those mountains. I don't think I am ready for that yet. We love the Grand Teton NP. You are going to see some beautiful country! Enoy.
Jim, I just enjoyed a Tsunami Stout from Pelican Brewing Company. Have you tried it? If so, wha'd u think?
ReplyDeleteI have heard of Pelican but have not tried their stout.
DeleteLoved Idaho. Wish I could go back. I think Stanley is noted as the coldest place in the U.S. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI can well imagine you are ready to move on.....on to happier times. loved the little lake. Me frowning, Hard to imagine that snow is on the way....
ReplyDeleteI am loving the cooler temps and feel of fall in the air! The dusting of snow on the mountains is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOooooh, you're heading for moose country!
Such beautiful country - love seeing the snow dusting the mountains (we're so sick of the heat in New York). Libby looks a lot like our Tessa :-)) Safe travels to the Tetons.
ReplyDeleteI think Jim would look good behind the wheel of that red convertible (Thunderbird?) Thanks for your reports from the Sawtooths and hope your move leads to beautiful places with fewer challenges.
ReplyDeleteThat was a Thunderbird. There were some really good looking cars there.
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You just had to throw in that little "no bugs" thing!! You must have seen my legs and arm! Yes, we are in the hot, humid, bug filled east...not fun! It has been a whole year since I've had a bite. Sure didn't miss them. Seriously, Jim! That adorable Libby and you weren't sharing...shame:) How nice to have a dusting of snow on the mountains:)
ReplyDeleteA dusting of snow on the mountaintops...how beautiful! Fall is in the area. Still feels a bit like summer in Paris, although nice and cool in the mornings. Enjoy the Tetons!
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed! A comment from Paris.
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ReplyDeleteThose scenes are breathtaking yet I'm not ready for snow.
Gaelyn has left a new comment on your post "Last Days in Ketchum":
ReplyDeleteThose scenes are breathtaking yet I'm not ready for snow.