West

Rocky Mountain National Park

The hike to Chasm Lake at the base of the diamond on Longs peak

Mountain range near Emerald Lake

Chossy approach to the summit of Mt. Meeker

Summit of Mt. Meeker (Elevation: 13,900)

View for lunch (Mt. Bierstadt)

Summit of Mt. Bierstadt (Elevation: 14,065)

After an evening storm passed through

Cool summer evening in the valley

High alpine dip

This trip was filled with good friends, beautiful views, chossy climbs, sunburnt faces, and most of all, just plain fun. It was enjoyable just like any other time spent in the outdoors. Nothing crazy happened, so there aren't any notable stories i'll be able to tell my grandchildren except the one about how simple the trip was and about how being in the mountains for an extended period of time can change a man. When up in the high country you have lots of time to think and yes, some bad comes out of that time, but mostly good things, such as, creative ideas and a new outlook on things you had different thoughts on before.