Crested Butte Weekend 9/15

We finally made a trip to Crested Butte to spend some time with Mere and Tim.  This time we stayed at their house and really enjoyed ourselves.  We went on 4 hikes, 2 of which we hadn't done before.  We hiked along the creek and past the Pioneer Guest Cabins (we had previously done this one in the winter).  The second day we took a 4.5 mi. hike up road from CB South (Walrod Cutoff).  That afternoon Mere and Tim borrowed a friend's raft and we rafted the lower end of the Taylor River and floated the Gunnison River.  It was lots of fun and the rapids weren't that big so I felt no real danger.  Of course the beers and wine and cheese stop in Almont may have helped.  We took a change of clothes in the dry bag and pulled out at Garlic Mike's for dinner.  Yes, we did a float and dine!  Tim was going out in the early morn and eve to try to get an elk via bow.  We also took Clyde for a hike on the Lower Loop and to the Beaver Ponds which we hadn't done before.  The aspens were in full color and were beautiful.  Thanks again Mere and Tim!