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Gregg and Laurie @ Williams Lake

9/15/2013

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On Friday we hiked up to Williams Lake above Taos Ski Valley. This was one of the hikes we took with Austin in September three years ago before he went to U of C. While we rested, Austin dashed about exploring the lake and climbing the large, rocky outcropping, then we hiked further to a beautiful waterfall. It was a lovely day for our family.
Our recent hike was on the third day of an uncharacteristic monsoon weather pattern, so the trail was a shallow stream bed and our ponchos soaked through. The lake is still lovely and we decided to visit the waterfall again. Near the waterfall a man hailed us--he hiked Wheeler Peak with his son then the rain hit and they couldn't find the trail out (old trail map). They were bivouacked for a day and a half in the rain and he'd been praying for help.He told us we were his angels, but he was mistaken. We were only there because of Austin's love for the spot. Overall, the hike was cold and wet, but one Austin would have loved because for him more challenge always meant more fun. 
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nancy martin
9/16/2013 01:04:47 am

we were the group of five women you encountered on the hike to williams lake on Friday (9/13). in our brief conversation with you we sensed the emotion of your tremendous loss, and all commented afterward on what a sweet and courageous tribute it was to Austin to make the hike to honor his memory. and thank you, for reminding us of the fragility of this life, and to hold our children close. wishing you peace in your memories of your beloved son.

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heather
10/2/2013 06:36:35 am

Thank you for posting this. I came camping with you at taos one year.... Struggling to remember how old the kids were then, but such a beautiful place. I hope to go hiking with you on our visit.although my fitness levels are ....well less than fit. . gully will be like a little mountain goat, something I definitely remember austin reminded me of when navigating the hills.

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