Ruffin with Jerabeks

Backpacking in Washington & Idaho

Heading out to backpack with the Jerabeks (Ed & Andrea)
18 mile Salmo River loop trail with more than 2,800 foot elevation gain Ed takes a break along the trial. This was the view for most of the first day, lots of woods and shade. After a LONG first day and three wade-through river crossings, we made it to the 1st night deluxe camping accommodations.

O rests his pack against a tree, still as fresh as a daisy All the way up there is our 2nd campsite. Elevation gain on that day 2,821 feet!!! OUCH!!! Andrea takes a break

Here we made it to the top of the ridge, crossing over from Washington to Idaho. More beautiful views from the ridge Finally we made it to Little Snowy Top Hut. Elevation gain for the day, 2,821' but the views were worth it!

View from inside the hut Taking a rest outside the hut Sunset at Little Snowy Top

Smoke from a far away forest fire in British Columbia, Canada. Over 54 fires began in the county we hiked in during our 4 day trip! Thanks, God, for keeping them away from us! Ready to hit the road again Jerabeks on the way down the mountain with a view of Little Snowy Top Hut in the back

One of many grouse along the trail...
Also, our 8 am wake-up call on the 3rd morning The fourth and final day...only 5 miles left to go! Andrea conquers the trail, practically sprinting the last mile home.
18 miles of grueling terrain and we were all ready to return to civilization!

Sullivan Lake (home base) and a VERY welcomed site after 4 days of backpacking. A refreshing swim in cool water did the trick! Here we are catching a free ride in "MEG", a $300,000 wooden speedboat, around Lake Coeur d'Alene in Idaho Jerabeks experience the ride from the back...up to 45-48 mph and not much slower on the turns!


Heading out to backpack with the Jerabeks (Ed & Andrea) 18 mile Salmo River loop trail with more than 2,800 foot elevation gain	Ed takes a break along the trial. This was the view for most of the first day, lots of woods and shade.	After a LONG first day and three wade-through river crossings, we made it to the 1st night deluxe camping accommodations.

O rests his pack against a tree, still as fresh as a daisy	All the way up there is our 2nd campsite. Elevation gain on that day 2,821 feet!!! OUCH!!!	Andrea takes a break

Here we made it to the top of the ridge, crossing over from Washington to Idaho.	More beautiful views from the ridge	Finally we made it to Little Snowy Top Hut. Elevation gain for the day, 2,821' but the views were worth it!

View from inside the hut	Taking a rest outside the hut	Sunset at Little Snowy Top

Smoke from a far away forest fire in British Columbia, Canada. Over 54 fires began in the county we hiked in during our 4 day trip! Thanks, God, for keeping them away from us!	Ready to hit the road again	Jerabeks on the way down the mountain with a view of Little Snowy Top Hut in the back

One of many grouse along the trail... Also, our 8 am wake-up call on the 3rd morning	The fourth and final day...only 5 miles left to go!	Andrea conquers the trail, practically sprinting the last mile home. 18 miles of grueling terrain and we were all ready to return to civilization!

Sullivan Lake (home base) and a VERY welcomed site after 4 days of backpacking. A refreshing swim in cool water did the trick!	Here we are catching a free ride in "MEG", a $300,000 wooden speedboat, around Lake Coeur d'Alene in Idaho	Jerabeks experience the ride from the back...up to 45-48 mph and not much slower on the turns!