Of Heroism and Backpack Retrieval, Sipsey Wilderness

...which immediately sent Daniel into action, charging down the hill and plunging into frigid ankle-deep waters to rescue the bag. 

The selfless act of one man, who had no regard for his own dry feet, shoes, socks, and pants when it came time to retrieve the backpack of another, which ironically contained a couple of rain jackets.

Daniel heroically described the water as "not all that cold," though there is some thought that mostly he just couldn't feel his feet.

If you're just picking up the story here, the first half of this lurid tale can be found on the prior post, here.

Walking the Line and Letting Go, Sipsey Wilderness

Blake's Balancing Act over Borden Creek, Sipsey Wilderness

While on our most recent trip to the Sipsey Wilderness, Blake spotted a tree that had uprooted and was jutting out off the bank and over Borden Creek, so in typical Blake fashion, he ventured out. 

Unfortunately for Blake, he was sporting a lumpy backpack that was doing nothing for his balance, and he decided to cut his losses.

The bag landed where it was supposed to, at the top of the embankment, but the steep bank failed to uphold its end, and sent the bag tumbling end-over-end to a cold, wet demise...