The road to Pinecrest: the 3rd generation

When I met Calvin his family had a tradition of going to Pinecrest Lake for their family vacation. The family tradition continued as spouses and grandchildren joined the family, but by 2005 it became increasingly difficult to gather the extended family so the tradition faded away. This year Katie Cowley revived the tradition by reserving the group camp ground at Pinecrest for a long weekend and inviting anyone who could make it to join the fun. Not everyone could attend, but it was great fun getting together with the greater Smith clan.

Sadly there wasn't anywhere to charge my phone so most of my pictures are from an underwater camera, but here is a glimpse of some of the fun.

 Cousins and toys ready to go 

Lunch at Walker Burger

A stop at Leavitt Falls

A bike ride down the west side

Amazingly Lorna and Cameron Calder spotted the riders and Cameron jumped out and joined Calvin Butch and Peter

 Notice the helmet hair

Donnell Vista

On the return trip to Reno we hit a few more sites

Top of Sonora Pass

Pacific Crest Trail still patchy with snow

Boot skiing

And another visit to Walker Burger