steve1 5 #1 August 19, 2002 I just got back from Western Montana where we took a pack trip on horses. We packed one daughter's horse and took turns riding the other daughter's horse. It was a rough rocky trail for about 12 miles into the Bitterroot Selway Wilderness. Super beautiful country with clear mountain lakes and streams. We fished one of the lakes and were hooking brook trout on about every cast. Nothing big, but lots of fun. They tasted great for super that night. We had a bull moose right behind our tent in the lake. He kind of reminded us of another horse. (really tame.) I'll show you the pictures when I get them back. I almost forgot how much fun this sort of thing can be. It was definitely the most rewarding thing I've done in a while. It's nice to know there's still places left where you can do this sort of thing. Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #2 August 19, 2002 Sounds like a nice relaxing time. I love the outdoors! I am trying to find some time to hike parts of the Appalachian Trail here in New England but there is just too many boogies in the near future! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 August 19, 2002 My parents just spent two weeks at the house out there. I had to listen to my Mom's stories of spotting elk, cat tracks in the driveway, a bear in the driveway, and catching a 13 in cut throat 30' from the porch. I miss that place!!!! I haven't been able to get out there since last Nov. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #4 August 20, 2002 Clay, I hope you can get back there. I haven't spent much time in the mountains for years. At one time it was about the only thing I did.....fishing, hunting, backpacking, etc. Then I got hooked on jumping again and that was about my main passion in life (other than my family). Now I'd like to try doing more of both. To tell you the truth though, I hate going out in the wilderness just to find crowds of people. I'd rather go jump. It's important to find the right balance in your life, though. Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 August 20, 2002 Quote, I hate going out in the wilderness just to find crowds of people No doubt. Thats why I like the area around Superior. The state line with Idaho is dotted with MANY lakes that are filled with brookies. Some are more of a walk than others and the ones WAAAYYY back are almost always uninhabited. Unlike a friends stories from Oregon. He was talking about hiking in 4-5 hours to a lake and then having a hard time finding a place to set up a tent because of the crowds...LOL QuoteIt's important to find the right balance in your life I have definately always had a problem with that!! My personality tends to lean too far towards extremes. When I get into something it's usually 110%. It has certainly been that way with Skydiving. I just hope I don't get burned out on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #6 August 20, 2002 Clay, I know what you mean by getting hooked on something and then giving it 110%. I've alway's been that way. If it wasn't hunting it was something else. I gave up skydiving back in the 70's to rodeo. It seems like I'd really focus hard on one thing at a time. There's some psychological reasons for having a personality like that. All I know is that I have to work at finding a balance. Otherwise I'd probably cut away and be at the dropzone every day. Talk to you later. Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 August 20, 2002 QuoteOtherwise I'd probably cut away and be at the dropzone every day That is one funny thing.....I don't think I would ever do that unless I could own a DZ that would make major bank. We all know that doesn't happen. I don't think I could give up my ambitions for skydiving..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #8 August 20, 2002 Steve you lucky dog you After flying out to LP and back and pretty much being glued to the scenery of Montana I can picture your adventure and almost taste the the fresh fish, and smell the mountain air. Good clean air, family and friends, fresh food ~ Is there a better drug? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #9 August 21, 2002 Sebazz, There's only one thing better....Skydiving! Good to hear from you again. Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
