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The Hollow
Christmas Meadows, July 2006
Toomset LakeJuly 2nd thru 3rd, 2006 - Amethyst Basin, High Uintas Wilderness
  • trip date: 7/2 thru 7/3/06
  • distance: 10.5 Miles
  • starting point: Christmas Meadows Trailhead (Map)
  • destination: Toomset Lake in Amethyst Basin (Map)
  • elevation: Trailhead: 8,840 ft, Peak elevation 10,331 at Toomset Lake
  • the group: Nick and Nikita

So I know I've said this before but this time I mean it. NO MORE BACKPACKING ALONE FOR NICK. Seriously. I had originally intended for this to be a three day adventure. The idea was to hike into Amethyst Basin on day 1, camp at Toomset Lake then explore the rest of the lakes the following day. All of this mixed in with the usual Uinta activities such as fly fishing and spring tasting... like wine tasting but springs. mmmm... But back to the point. I came home a day early because I just didn't want to be there alone anymore. Call me afraid or whatever thats fine. Here are the pics...

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