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We may have stumbled on a new family tradition.

The Purkapiles (okay - it was Steve. There was no way Camille was going to spearhead this…) were heading to Eldorado Canyon State Park. There was a moderately difficult trail to an old hotel site in early 1900’s.

Cayden made it…with a little help. We made a little mistake in the hike. When we hiked Devil’s Head, we had lunch and shade. The lunch gave energy, the shade made the hike bearable. We had neither on this day.

We had it - but not on the trail, in the truck. Fortunately, Steve had packed a feast!!! Here some pics of us raiding his backpack, Cayden giving her “I climbed the mountain pose.” Brianna was a huge help on the way down.

The kids and wives turned around at the rest stop - Steve and I pressed on to the Continental Divide view and railroad tracks. These are the tracks of the Ski Train from Denver to Winter Park. Found some railroad spikes up there.

Then we headed to our Life Group’s dinner and fireworks show. We had a great view of the city and all the fireworks, plus our own in the driveway. Great day and we loved spending it this way.