Young Men High Adventure, Colorado 2018

I did not attend and do not possess all the fabulous tales of their adventures, so I will post a few of the highlights and leave the stories up to the boys.

Day 1:

Travel day! It's a long drive to Colorado

Trey Stewart and Evan Smith, Noah Mitchell, Sam Peterson and Brett Stewart, Reuben Chestnut, Sam Mansker and Ethan 

Mathew was in a different vehicle...never disappoints with the selfies.

Stretching out and setting up camp.

Playing Bottle Bash Frisbee (or Frisknock)

And Exploding Kittens

Another sweet Mathew selfie to end the first most excellent day!

Day 2:

Harnessing up for a zipline adventure!

Brother McCauley snapping photos.

Safety first!

Mathew learning how to start and stop...

Yikes!

Ethan heads out....

Mark's turn:

Mathew reaching the bottom with finesse!

Back at the camp and enjoying the cool river.

Panning for gold flakes in the river...

And throwing rocks at trees.....

Visiting St. Elmo's to see the tame chipmunk colony!

Chillin back at camp..

Entertainment in any form.

Mark giving the devotional around the campfire.

And our goodnight selfie!

Day 3: 

Hiking Mt. Shavano!

But first...we must work on our Polynesian sharpie tattoos!

Hitting the trail and taking lots of breaks.

Getting higher!!

Do you see the bee?

Victory!!

Tired, tired boys.

The perfect post-hike activity...soaking in the hot springs.

End of day Mathew selfie!

Day 4:

White water rafting!

Ethan's group:

Mark's group: (he's the one with the muscles)

Mathew's group:

And then it was time to pack up and drive home....

How about one more selfie, Mat?