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Mt. Timpanogos 17 July 2015 - Charlie Horse - 07-18-2015
I've been super busy lately and I'm way behind on the hikes I had hoped to have completed by now. I decided to do a mellow hike up to the wild-flower plateau on Timpanogos. My brother and his two dogs came along, and you'll remember that Chewy the dog was the one that had his foot crushed by a big sharp rock a few months back. So he's healed up now. Due to goats growing and getting a 6th goat, the Suburban is not capable of carrying the whole herd anymore, so I had to leave some behind. That means the boys get to go and the girls had to stay. I hate to do it but I really needed to get some practice hiking in with the actual pack goats and the baby needed some trail time.
![[Image: bacchus_cliff_01.jpg]](http://herb.linkrealms.com/packgoats/Timp_July_2015/bacchus_cliff_01.jpg)
Bacchus surveys his domain
![[Image: forest_path_01.jpg]](http://herb.linkrealms.com/packgoats/Timp_July_2015/forest_path_01.jpg)
Shelby G.T. wore packs, and as you can see, I have no backpack. Exactly as it should be!
![[Image: last_wildflowers_01.jpg]](http://herb.linkrealms.com/packgoats/Timp_July_2015/last_wildflowers_01.jpg)
Due to being busy, I missed the wild-flower season this year. Only a few patches remained.
![[Image: mountain_billy_01.jpg]](http://herb.linkrealms.com/packgoats/Timp_July_2015/mountain_billy_01.jpg)
As usual, the cliffs were lousy with mountain goats. This guy was probably a bachelor biding his time away from the rest.
![[Image: vista_01.jpg]](http://herb.linkrealms.com/packgoats/Timp_July_2015/vista_01.jpg)
The air was particularly clear. The storms missed us and headed north to the Uintas instead.
![[Image: timp_toilet_01.jpg]](http://herb.linkrealms.com/packgoats/Timp_July_2015/timp_toilet_01.jpg)
I believe this is the greatest toilet on the planet. The view! Yours or other people's-- thats up for debate.
![[Image: vincent_drinks_01.jpg]](http://herb.linkrealms.com/packgoats/Timp_July_2015/vincent_drinks_01.jpg)
This was Vincent VanGoat's first mountain trek. At first he didn't get it, but he caught on quickly and shows every sign of becoming a great pack goat.
His main problem is the same problem I've always had with the babies-- They get pets from other people and want to follow them instead.
I think its something they grow out of because the other goats know me and stick with me exclusively, like a dog.
They've even figured out how to deal with switchbacks now-- Something I thought goats always had problems with.
![[Image: vincent_eats_01.jpg]](http://herb.linkrealms.com/packgoats/Timp_July_2015/vincent_eats_01.jpg)
When we got home, he was so tuckered out that he just stood there by the truck-- No movement.
I was in bad shape myself. My new boots gave me blisters and I had a lot of aches.
Thats what I get for skipping too many weeks. I'll be hiking a lot more frequently from now on.
RE: Mt. Timpanogos 17 July 2015 - Phil-O-Rama - 07-18-2015
Great pics, thanks! -Phil
RE: Mt. Timpanogos 17 July 2015 - Nanno - 07-18-2015
Awesome pictures!! LOVE the toilet!! It's great that Shelby GT is carrying your gear now--'bout time you had a goat old enough to pull his weight.
Quote:Due to being busy, I missed the wild-flower season this year. Only a few patches remained.
And your goats took care of those stragglers, right?
RE: Mt. Timpanogos 17 July 2015 - nebs - 07-18-2015
What a cool hike and pics! Such awesome country. I always look forward to your posts, and your new guy is growing fast. Thanks for sharing.