Hiking along that ridge, there were drops of 500' to 2,000'
This photo was taken along the ridge line heading west from the summit of Mount Evans. I ventured out onto this trail after spending time on the peak of Evans. From the peak you can see that there is a narrow ridge that leads from Mount Evans to Mount Bierstadt. That day, I learned a lesson in depth perception.
Hiking along that ridge, there were drops of 500 to 2,000 feet on either side of the trail. Although a seemingly long way to the bottom, I felt comfortable scrambling from boulder to boulder along that line.
I have always been comfortable atop mountains. Maybe that's because I haven't been on ones that are too challenging. I have needed to be roped in for one climb, but it was only a 100 yard stretch of class five climbing.
I love mountaintops. I was recently discussing with my fiancée about our favorite types of hikes. Hikes to a peak earn top marks in my book. I especially love hiking along a ridge between mountains. The thrill of seeing for as far as the eye can see in every direction is indescribable.
I love mountaintops
I was forced to turn around
Mount Bierstadt ended up being a lot further away than my eyes had told me. About halfway through the hike I was forced to turn around least I get caught in a storm (I still got caught in a storm). This photo was taken facing north, so I know that Gray Wolf Mountain can be seen in the background. Beyond that, I would guess Sugarloaf and Alpine Peak
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