Last hiking day in BBNP

 But it was a fine (chilly!) day for a hike.  The wind was tremendous here at camp in the morning.  Carlene could barely hold the door from ripping out of her hands when she tried to open it.  It was not easy for me either!  But we got packed up and headed for the park.

We went up the Laguna Meadows Trail from Chisos Basin.  OK, now I’ll explain that.  Chisos Basin is a high altitude lodge and campground in Big Bend, like 5400 feet.  The highest developed area in the park.  Many of the best rails originate there, like one to the park’s highest peak.  We did that in 2017.  In 5 visits to BB we have duplicated very few hikes.  Today’s hike took us up a nice smooth footpath with lots of switchbacks to a ridge at 6683’.  6.7 miles round trip.  Along the way we met 3 young guys from Houston with whom we talked for quite a while.  Mostly about hiking.  Met another young woman who had camped out last night.  Must have been kind of cool up there.  There was one other couple who passed us on their way down and another guy who was apparently on his way up to camp out at almost 4 PM.  We thought that was a bit late, but it’s light until almost 7.

Snow!

This big boy lives next to our campground.  I’ve meant to take his photo for a long time.