Aug 15th Empire Ridge adventure

Aloha, Empire Ridge....Always an adventure! With it's amazing views, steep climbs, breezy cool temps, it aims to please hikers of all types, and we were loving it on this perfect day with some cloud cover and stiff breezes to keep us cool. There are plenty of shady spots to chill in, including this patrol shack at the top of McKonkey's chair. We started off at the Empire shoots up from the Guard road, then through the cool forest at the starting point of the chutes, on up the maintenance road to Empire chair. After taking this great shot of the dogs all lined up, "GOOD DOGS!" we headed up to McKonkey's Peak,10,000 ft, our turn around spot, talk about views... forget about it!! What a fantastic adventure and 5 pack of bad ass dogs!! I love my job!! Life is good:) Michael