Les Pétomanes embark upon strenuous overland expeditions.
Saturday, August 4, 2001: The hidden (well, okay, very hidden) treasures of the Green's Creek Trail

Our goal: to hike through the wilderness from Bear Cove (on the Squaw
Creek Arm) to Greens Creek (on the McCloud River Arm).

Naval escort to the remote trailhead.

The rugged assault begins.
Rich Cotter and Jay Helms
Rich Cotter and Jay Helms wait patiently ...

... while Scott Cook searches through the underbrush for the "trail."

Wak "We Shall Never Surrender" Kani is determined to press on, but Scott Cook judiciously calls for help.

Scott Cook, Jay Helms, John Selling, Jim Murphy, and Wak Kani consider their options.
(A larger version of this group shot is available.)

Scott Cook, Jay Helms, Jim Murphy, Wak Kani, Rich Cotter and John Selling
declare the mission a success at a wilderness oasis.
(A larger version of this group shot is available.)
Saturday, August 5, 2001: The search for the secret mine.
Our second mission leaves from our encampment on the Squaw Creek Arm in search of the Bully Hill Mine.
Scott Cook and John Grant
John Selling
Scott Cook
Scott Cook ...
Wak Kani
... and Wak Kani single-handedly capture the mine!
more photos from Summer 2001 ->

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