August 2011. This upper series of lakes in high country is terrific. Hiking is spectacular and you are free to roam about the cabin. Could be wild if weather turned sour. Exposure galore. But if the sky is clear at night... wow!
Madison River & More, MT
August 2010. Yup a year later we were back. This time with Gary & Cathi Davidson. They too got hooked. All we wanted to do was hit the repeat button.
Crooked River & Metolius River, OR
February 2010. Mary and I pointed south during mid winter break to chase trout. Clearly a need to come back and explore more. Was a fun time since it was soooo quiet and dead.
Madison River & Yellowstone River, MT
August 2009. Plied the Madison River with a guide and had an amazing time. Along the way visited creeks between Idaho and Montana.
Leech Lake & White Pass, WA
Various trips. Geoff Hodge introduced me to this lake on a day we couldn't shake off Brookies. Since then, I've been back multiple times. Bring yer' boat and mountain bike.
Snoqualmie River Forks, WA
Various times. Our home turf and less than 10 minutes away from the driveway. Not a trip, but an adventure when we grab a rod, waders and make time to wallow forks. Throw in a mountain bike and it's near perfect. A good head cleaner.