The Cambell Highway

The Cambell started off paved, then went to gravel, and then turned to a single lane. We had a bit of a scare after encountering the first semi barreling down at us from the other direction. Pete had to jam on the breaks and literally squeeze up against the snow bank on the side of the road. After the first encounter we were a little white in the knuckle going around any corners, of which there were many!

The scenery was breathtaking, a gorgeous sunny day with pristine white snow covering the mountains. We drove along a wide valley passing over creeks and alongside lakes. Around 3:00 we came to a summer camp site and pulled off the highway and down a snowy road which led to the lake shore. After some shenanigans at the shore which involved deep snow, a Jeep, a few shovels, and about a quarter tank of gas, we donned the snowshoes for a hike.

 

  

  

 

The sun cast long shadows across the lake as it approached the mountain overlooking our position. Pete and I walked straight out across the lake with the intention of reaching the otherside, however half way across we chickened out and turned around after encountering a section of slush! I'm sure it would have been fine but we were an aweful long way from anywhere, not least of all the shore.

 

  

  

  

 

We turned around and walked back to the side we came from and proceeded to walk south around the next point where we basked in the setting sun and munched on some very patriotic "Believe" Snickers bars!

With the sun setting and the cold coming in we decided to make an early camp. We moved the Jeep up the hill a ways to ensure we wouldn't be stuck there permanently and started camp. Pete started a fire and I heated up some delicious pasta sauce and noodles. It was another clear night but after dinner the cold got to us and we turned in to the tent. Fearing a very cold night, I donned a large percentage of my body weight in extra clothing and, after struggling with chords and zippers, promptly fell asleep!

PS. It was 7:00...
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