[pct-l]Rack Of Lamb

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Rack Of  lamb 
As I was backpacking a few  miles short of Little Bear Springs Trail Camp I 
rechecked my trail guide which  states it?s a haven for buzzing motocross 
enthusiasts suggesting it might be  better to sack out farther down Holcomb Creek? 
I decided to go for the  campground. What the hell!  Going  past the corrals, 
I noticed a whole slew of motocross bikes instead of  horses.  It looked like 
a little  city. There were kerosene lanterns lighting up the campground; 
mosquito pots  circling a group of men drinking beer and relaxing. They offered me 
a beer and  were passing around a tray of hors d?oeurvre 
They had a chuck wagon  trailer with a four burner range, oven and a 
refrigerator... The cook was busy  preparing dinner and one of the fellows asked me to 
stay for dinner. The aroma  of what ever they were cooking filled the evening 
air making my mouth water.  With a big smile on my face, I couldn?t resist 
and without hesitating I said  ?Hell Yes?. Can you imagine this, ?Rack of Lamb, 
mint jelly, asparagus and  scalloped potatoes; even hot rolls and dessert was 
apple pie with ice cream.? In  the wilderness . 
This absolutely was one of  the best meals I had doing the Pacific Crest 
Trail. The group was a bunch of  doctors and professional bike riders from San 
Diego. They go there every year so with  some luck you may run into them. 
To top it all they had a  hot shower with clean bath towels. I set up my tent 
and as I was preparing to  craw in someone hollered if I get up early I could 
grab a few of the hot rolls  that were left over on a tray by the chuck 
wagon... 
What a life one day along the Pacific  Crest Trail next stop Deep Creek Hot 
springs. Which is another  story? 
Lonetrail