Big Bend Day Two

Since this was our first entire day we thought we would try the big hike. After a ridiculous power breakfast of eggs, sausage and a leftover steak we headed out to the top of the South Rim. After chugging a ton of water we loaded up our backpacks with close to a gallon each of water along with a few Gatorades and a bunch of food. Need to be prepared when hiking 13 miles roundtrip up and down a mountain.

Let's hike

Casa Grande

Getting close to the top

At the top of the mountain. 7000+ ft. There used to be 100 miles of visibility up here just 30 years ago. Due to pollution it's now half that.

After you stop staring at Robin's awesome style check out Mexico 50 miles in the background.

Not sure how I missed this guy but apparently I stepped right over him. Robin wisely stayed behind and screamed till he moved on.

Still hiking

Odd rock formation on the left

We learned that hiking up a mountain stops being fun sometime after the 10 mile point. Robin wasn't too excited to see the end of our hike still so far in the distance.

We drove through this old tunnel on the way to to the showers that were 30 minutes away.

Javalina near camp at night

Journey to Big Bend

Robin had spring break so we decided to check out Big Bend. We didn't know many people that had made it out there as it's 500 miles from Houston. We had a great time and I definitely recommend it if you like the outdoors. Our pictures don't do it justice.

The long road

We made it!

The beginning of our first hike
Sunrays over the rocks
King of the mountain
It's hard not to take a picture everywhere you look.
Here we are at the highlight of our hike, The Window. Ten feet behind us there is a several thousand foot dropoff.
Part of the mountain on the hike back up
Robin in front of Casa Grande. Scouting out the next day's hike.
First night in the tent