This time it was a solo trip to one of the most beautiful lakes I have ever been - Utica Reservoir. On Wednesday morning I kissed my girl, petted the dogs and with the kayak strapped to the bed of the truck I set out for a 5 day camping trip in to the Sierra Nevada mountains. It took me about 3 beers to get there, but by 10am my kayak was loaded with camping gear and in the water... I came alone today, but tomorrow some of my friends will be joining me for the weekend. So m