Our last days in Pioneer Basin were great. We spent a layover day by McGee Lake, which was still too freezing for us to want to take a dip in. Instead we took a slight dip in a small runoff lake nearby which was slightly warmer. Also during our layover we did a hike with some of the other backpackers to Golden Lake. It was a really fun hike, scrambling over rocks by a waterfall, walking by snowy patches with melting rivers of snow gushing by, and spectacular views of the valley below. David, who had been carrying a rod and reel the whole trip, caught some fish and cooked it up for everyone to enjoy. After our layover day we packed up for the last time and hiked out to the trailhead. It was a very enjoyable trip, and we met some really interesting people. After we got back to our car, we couldn't wait for our first real meal and to actually wash off some of the dirt and grime we had accumulated over the past week. But it was certainly worth it and I can't wait for our next backpacking trip!
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