Elk Season- Pack Camp In

On Saturday Todd and I packed in our elk camp with style. Last year it took Todd and I many backpacking trips to get all of our camp in. This year we had the privilege of hiking in with two mules.  They were more than willing to carry our whole camp in and carry us out, in the same day.

Todd and Abe

Packed and ready for the trail

Awesome not even a backpack on my back, I could get used to that!

Creek crossing with Todd

It started raining right as we made it into camp 

Leaving camp in style with Abe

The ride out.

Sunflower Trial

This past week Todd and I went out to Sterling, Colorado to check on our sunflower trial. The sunflowers were just opening. It was so beautiful!

Flaming Peach Jam

The Colorado peaches are finally in season! Maxine taught me how to make freezer jam. We made three batches and boy does it taste wonderful!

Hail Damage to Trails

On Saturday Aug 3, 2013 a large storm went through Northern Colorado. In less than 15 minutes it rained 1.5 inches and hailed like crazy.  It caused a lot of damage to crops and property around the area.  Unfortunately, it hit some of the trials as well.

Damage to corn Trail

Barley heads were knocked off

Sugar Beets flattened

Todd checking the weather station

Smut found on the sweet corn.  Not sure who would want to eat this!