This trips' theme

Our Friend Bev B had suggested, during a hike to Ski Lake, that "The Farther You Go , the Better it Gets"

In fact, we did Coal Creek, but extended it to Taylor Ridge -- much nicer

We did Ski Lake, and went about 2 miles beyond. ..  nice

Instead of lower basin lake, we moved up to upper basin lake .. upper was much nicer

Instead of Lost Lake, we did Keyser Brown.  KB was excellent

I was to go to Alpine Basin fork, but added the Devil's Stairs. Atop the Devils Stairs was exceptional

and ..... 

and .....

In all, we came to agree with Bev. "The Farther You Go, the Better it Gets!" It certainly applies to hiking in the backcountry and very likely applies to endeavors of many types.

How can you beat this!? Just walk a little farther!