08 October 2008

Cobblestone Path

Another shot from the Ute Trail off of Trail Ridge Road. The summit of Longs Peak can be seen in the distance, left of center. Look closely and you can see the snow in the Trough.

02 October 2008

Rocky Mountain Rise

This shot was taken on the Longs hike, shortly after emerging above timberline -- at the Chasm Lake / summit junction.

01 October 2008

14,255

From the summit of Longs Peak, at 14,255 feet! The medallion at the bottom is embedded in the highest rock on the relatively flat summit, and was placed there by the U.S. Geological Survey. This view faces East.