late-Spring 1917 - Frieda Petersen uses skis to get into Philbrook valley

Don't stop on the old road into Philbrook - you can't get going again. ~1920

Winter fishing -still fun?

Waterfall just past the West Branch bridge

Christopher Lynch cabin built in 1877 - first cabin in the valley.

Allan Knotts, Christopher Lynch's great-grandson, having a basin bath at Petersen's cabin - 1934

Fall fishin

This kind of thing gets a lot of people pretty upset, and gets a pretty big ticket!

Philbrook from SkyHigh in Summer

The walking planks across the channel in late summer

The "Old Man" in upper Philbrook Creek

Basic bridge across Philbrook Creek ~1920

The boat & light parade on the 4th of July

Philbrook from SkyHigh in Winter

The original High Lakes welcome sign. Note the difference to the current version.

George Petersen riding Molly

Distant view of Petersen's first cabin w/ tents, up past the old store.

Ski this? SkyHigh in winter

Summer Sunset