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The trailhead. |
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It's still a long way to the top. |
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Looking down on Twin Lakes from behind some rocks |
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Even higher up on the mountain (the summit is not visible). |
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Almost to the top ... |
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There's the summit of Mount Elbert. |
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Looking back down the trail from the summit. |
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The summit register. |
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No crowds at first ... |
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Clouds reflected in Twin Lakes (as viewed from the summit). |
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Looking south. |
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The view to the west. |
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The view west-northwest. |
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The basin below and to the west-northwest. |
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The view to the northwest. |
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Mount Massive to the north. |
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Looking north-northwest. |
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... getting crowded on the top ... |
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A couple of proud girls. |
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The cutest (and youngest) girl I have ever seen on a summit. |
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More crowds (and dogs) on the summit. |
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Another shot of the crowds on the summit. |
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Bernie (left) and Steve (right) chillin' on top. |
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Bernie and Kurt headed back down. |
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An interesting perspective on Mount Massive. |
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A father and son enjoying the view with Leadville below. |
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Bernie and Kurt - almost home ... |
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That's one tired and thirsty puppy. |
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Mount Elbert as seen from the valley floor. |
| Along on this hike with me: Bernie and Kurt. |
