Saturday October 10. The rain was quite steady through out the night. The couple at the lean-to packed up and left after breakfast. The other group of camper who camped near the lean-to also decided to leave after breakfast. That left te lean-to all to oursleves.

Our plan for today was a 24 miles hike to Seward Range, which didn't look like it's gonna happend in the rain and late start. We decided today would be a rest day, or the rain decided for us. Steve and Jason started a fire despite the drizzle, by the time the fire got going, the rain had stopped. We spent the afternoon drying our wet clothes and shoes and checked out the beautiful area. Here is a clip of the Duck Hole Dam.

View of the Duck Hole Dam and the other lean-to. Jason and Steve pitched their tarp tents over there.
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Steve started a fire to dry our wet gears.
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Jason gathered woods.
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The ultimate camping gear, the Crocs! Thing our feet look forward to after a day in hiking shoes.
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Nice dam.
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The other lean-to.
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Views of our lean-to.
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Nice place to be stranded for couple of days.
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Our sweet home for 3 nights, including Friday night.
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This is the other one. According to our lean-to-mate from Friday night, this one leaks.
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Jason and steve's tarp tents.
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Turned out to be a very fine day.
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The damaged dam. Sadly the authority has no plan to repair the dam, it will remain as long as it can.
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The lower dam.
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Lower section of the dam.
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Close-up of the damn dam.
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Kim enjoying the views and the warm sun.
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Beautiful.
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Jason and Steve got a nice fire going.
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Jason posed for my BBQ socks.
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BBQ socks anyone?
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Gillian and Kim stayed in the sleeping bag to stay warm.
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Sun is setting...
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Views of the upper dam.
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Getting ready for dinner.
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We relaxed under a clear skies, warmth of the fire and sipping whisky and wine with 'friends', not a bad way to end a day.
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