8.1.14

arapahoe ridge.  indian peaks wilderness area

this was the best hike of the summer.  we got an early start and the trail to ourselves; woke up wandering through the most amazing display of wildflowers i've ever seen, came across an elk mama, made our way up towards timberline in swirling mists.  we were both silent for at least an hour - it really felt like hiking into another world.  i'm posting the most pictures so far - there are so many good ones!

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7.30.13

lone cone summit day

the lone cone is a 12,614 ft. peak that stands alone, the furthest west of the major peaks in the san juans.  it has looked down at me from different angles my whole life and today dad and i finally climbed it.  we went early and fast to beat the afternoon thunderstorms that have been coming through norwood.  some parts were incredibly steep and unstable and paired with the altitude i got pretty dizzy and momentarily scared.  i just kept thinking, "danger is very real, but fear is a choice."  thanks will smith!