Monday, August 22, 2011

4th Wonder of the World ~ Kings Peak at 13,528 ft elevation

The 4th wonder of the world is the fact that I conquered the 13,528 ft Kings Peak 4 times. The first time I climbed Kings Peak was with my son Brett and some Boy Scouts, the second with some engineering buddies, and the third time with my son Benjamin and some Boy Scouts.

My son Matthew and I reached the peak on Friday, August 12, 2011 with some members of his Boy Scout Troup. The meadows were covered with thousands of beautiful wild flowers, about a dozen different varieties. My blisters and aches were worth the experience of accomplishing something difficult. I look forward to climbing Kings Peak with my son Nathanael, and taking a special trip with my wife and youngest daughter.

In preparation, I hiked to Timpanogos Cave several times a week.

It is a wonderful view. Check out these pictures.