Our CrAzY Family: Fairview 2014

Monday, May 26, 2014

Fairview 2014

May 23, 2014

Today we woke up and got ready and headed to Fairview Lakes. We have been praying like crazy that the snow had melt. we drove up 3 weeks ago and there was still a ton of snow.

As we headed up the mountain everything looked awesome. The snow was melted really good, we were so excited. As we got to the pond at the bottom the snow was gone, we were cheering. We started up the windy road and everything was great, we even saw a few deer. There were a few small patches of snow, but nothing of concern. We got to the top and cold see the Lake and there was a huge drift of snow, no way we could get through it and no way to turn around. We decided our only option was to back up all the way down. It is pretty long and very windy. We went a small way and we saw a turn around spot, so we decided to try and turn around. We put the truck in 4 wheel drive and backed the trailer into the turn area. Well guess what??? We got stuck. The 4 wheel drive wasn't working and we were super stuck. (a little snow and a lot of mud) We were not getting out. So we said, whatever we will camp here for the night and figure out tomorrow what to do.

We unhooked the truck and it was even stuck. So we put mats and dryer dirt under the wheels and finally got the truck out. The trailer was so tilted, we were going to have to lay side ways. It was pretty embarrassing, so every time someone would drive by I would run and hide. A truck with a bobcat drove by and waved, and an expedition with a 4 wheeler. We could hear them above us start up the bobcat and they were moving the snow off the road. So we took off to the top of Skyline Drive and let Jake's parents know how stuck we were.

We then drove back and went for a walk to see what the bobcat had done. It did a great job, but without 4 wheel drive there was no way we would make it. Next thing we know the grandson came down on his 4 wheeler and asked if we planned to sleep the night where we were or if we wanted help getting out. We explained our situation and he said the bobcat was on its way and they were happy to help. We quickly put the slide back in and they helped Jake get the truck hooked back up to the trailer and then the bobcat pulled us and the trailer totally out, it was a Christmas miracle. Only problem, other cars were parked in the turn around so we had to back all the way back down. They were so kind, the grandson road the 4 wheeler in front of us and made sure no one was coming up in our way We finally backed all the way down.

We then decided to try and see if Gooseberry Reservoir had any available spots. It was super close to where we were. Thankfully it did. We got here, found a spot, got all set up, roasted a few Marshmallows, saw a beautiful rainbow and then it started to pour. We are now all tucked in and ready for a good nights sleep. It is pretty chilly, good thing for heaters.

May 24th, 2014

What a great day. Today we went on several hikes, we played lots of games and had an awesome fire. We drove into town to find Kambria some new shoes, she only brought her TOMS and they were a mess!!! We had such a wonderful trip and for sure will camp here again!

Driving up the canyon it was so pretty!!