A Mini Backpacking Adventure

This trip made me so happy. Giddy happy.

We went on a mini-backpacking trip with 7 good friends a couple of weeks ago (JW stayed with Grandma). We hiked to Cooper Canyon Trail Camp in the Angeles National Forest. 

We packed in bags of Eco-Vino, pre-made burritos - only the essentials. We took our time on the trail, visited a waterfall and relaxed at the trail camp. It was heaven.

This short trip has got me itching for a longer backpacking trip. Or at least a really good long hike. The kind where you sweat, your muscles start burning, and you're eating beef jerky and trail mix the whole time; the kind where you feel like you've conquered the world afterwards- your whole body tingles in delight. It's been too long.

(all photos below are iPhone photos)

We <3 the Angeles National Forest

A detour to the waterfall. Cam packed the necessities, which included a Uke.

The guys slept under the stars, while Audrey and I opted for the tent.

Snow Flower

We made/packed burritos to heat up over the campfire. 

Water filtering.

Two Burritos

Everyone waiting patiently for the coffee to be ready...

We will be writing more about this trip on Papas Poncho soon