Left Gunnison at 2:40 AM and arrived at Mt. Elbert trailhead at 5:10 AM. Ate some breakfast while waiting for a hint of daylight. Saw one group of hikers head out with flashlights, but I waited for natural light. Starting altitude: 10,078 feet. Clear skies and a temperature of 42... Here we go!
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Gunnison Whitewater Park
Fun tubing and body surfing down a couple sets of rapids... And throwing rocks (how could that be omitted!)
Monday, August 06, 2012
Lake Irwin
A 10,000 foot high mountain lake outside of Crested Butte. Enjoyed a hike around it (1-1/2 miles) and a swim across and back (1 mile). Water temp a crisp 62... Everyone having a great time, despite the car trouble. Thankful for our hostesses, Bel and Juniper. Fabulous!
Mount Aetna
...is beckoning, but not part of the itinerary for this trip. Alas, neither was the car breakdown, tow bill, and replacement fuel pump, which still has not been completed. Many blessings in that whole ordeal. Praise God!
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