It was a group decision - we would strike out and raid another yurt encampment.  All we had to find was a large monkey wrench and we could switch tanks. Simple Plan, never sounded better.  Our objective was the Ridge Yurt.

The Ridge Yurt was a steady uphill climb of just over 1,000'.  The final pitch was the worst of any of our trail activities.  The view and solitude on the ridge at the yurt was well worth the climb. The encampment was empty.  They must have learned of our advance and evacuated.  No wrench was found!  A leisure lunch and off to the Ridge Trail for a return ski to our yurt.

Shortly after leaving the Ridge Yurt - a mechanized tank column (USFS guys on Snowmobiles) approached the Ridge yurt. It was apparent the troops were friendly and we stated our situation to them. "NEED T PAPER and a WRENCH at Lily Lake Yurt!"  Strange as it may have sounded the USFS boys were on it.  Upon our return home the new tank was in and operational, as was the outhouse. Mission Yurt Comfort was a success. Chips and Beer time eh.

The troops were generally tired from the march and assault.  A full belly and at least a few rounds of UNO would do.  Dr. Clark prevailed and was enshrined as the Lily Lake UNO Champion 2002.

As for the canine ground troops - their servitude during the campaign to Ridge Yurt was met with full service honors. A full bowl and a spot on the couch.  Ask Tim about the 2:00 am dog breath. "Its not the snoring - his breath".  Score Trek: 1, Tim 0.
 
 
 
HIGHLIGHTS: 
Perfect Snow,
Fast Turning Downhill Trail Home,
Ridge Views, few extra turns here and there,
Stir Fry Dinner
UNO Champion

LOW LIGHTS: 
Gasping for air at 9,500'
Dog Breath