Adventure Buddies

We heard from a couple that we needed to make way to an area to see the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew Memorial. Eric did a bit of research and we decided to make the two hour drive to Prescottt area to walk the trail.

If you haven’t heard of this group, go research them. We’ve always respected firefighters and all they do for our community. These 19 men lost their lives trying to protect a town from being engulfed in flames in the mountains. I had never heard of this group before, but Eric said that it has made National News. There is even a movie that was made after these firefighters lost their lives.

This was the hardest 7.5 miles I’ve ever hiked in my life. Parts of the trail were the same trails that the firefighters used, but they were carrying saws, wearing all of their gear, and HOT. Seeing the trek that these 19 men climbed up and over to save others brought us all to tears. It’s a beautiful memorial made for these men who left behind wives, kids, and so many families.

The movie is called Only the Brave. I believe that it is on Prime that you can rent. We are going to watch it tonight. https://youtu.be/mQj4BkYf-HM?si=0Dd1HT0enpVf40TZ

This was such a touching hike and reminded us how grateful we are to our firefighters that help us. If you know a firefighter, thank them for their service.

Annie was getting red, so we had to use a thin picnic blanket to cover her arms. She looked like a bat with wings.

This was right next to the final resting place where they found the firefighters.

Each firefighter had a memorial and people have placed many items there. It literally brought us all to tears.

This is near the top of the mountain. I can’t imagine these firefighters carrying all their gear up to this point.

This is down in the valley where the 19 firefighters were found huddled together. Each cross in this picture is where they found each body. My heart breaks for all their suffering to help others.

Go watch the movie and thank a firefighter.