Monday, October 26, 2009

Tam McArthur Rim - 10/25/09

Had a great little overnight w/ Mel and Bella this past weekend out scouting for ski trip ideas at Tam McArthur Rim. Because of the cold temps we had the place to ourselves, so we set our tent up right on the tip of the rim with awesome 360 degree views. Once the sun went down (early these days!) we actually built a fire to pass the time and to stay warm. The next morning we were treated with some frozen water and great views of the Cascade range. All in all a great weekend, and my suspicion is that we'll be back this winter when it's covered in snow! :)
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Looking at the Sisters from across Three Creek Lake


Relaxing around camp enjoying the last of the days warmth


We set the tent up so we'd have an early morning view, but I had to remind Mel that if we got up during the night not to walk more that 10 feet cause of the 600' cliff right out the front door...


We cranked up a fire to keep us busy and warm right as the sun was going down


The "Wonder Camera" strikes again! Here's 40 seconds of a cold(!) night at 7700' :)


Early morning light on the Oregon Cascades


Mel tells me I like taking picturs of our tent too much.


South Sister at Sunrise


Middle and North Sister


A happy although freezing cold Nate


My favorite view of the morning


Bella's favorite view of the morning


Packed up for the hike out


Mt. Bachelor and Nate on the hike out...


Looking back on our camp (right on the tip of the rock buttress) from across Three Creek Lake

3 comments:

~I said...

very nice photos Nate! I am very jealous of your adventures! So hows about a couples ski adventure up the rim this winter? Colleen and I are itching to get the XC skis on again.

The Hoy said...

Most awesome night photo dude! That was either a really good exposure guess or you have another dozen photos that did not work! ;->

I'd like to visit this place as well if you decide to make a go of it this winter.

Nate Meehan said...

Ian... This was our first time here (for some reason???) and it was pretty awesome! I can't wait to check it out this winter, and would love to go skiing around up there w/ you two! :)

The Hoy, you are indeed wise!!! Actually, "Wonder Camera" did most of the work, after a few blurry ones I was able to snag about a dozen other neat shots like it! Hardest part was to get the dog to sit still for 40 seconds! I wasn't even going to try for star streaks! :)