Taken at a pull-off on some pass through the front range, I believe.
Start of the Handies Peak trail.
Start of the hike, early in the morning.
The North American Rocky Mountains
While hiking I have gotten a few good shots. I have yet to take my Canon up a mountain, so these are all from my phone.
Backdrop of the trail.
Looking back, the sun has risen more.
Good view into a basin, approaching the final climb to the peak of Handies.
Summit photo from Handies Peak, looking out on the San Juan range at 14,058 ft elevation.
Another view of the range from the top.
My summit photo.
Me standing next to a small creek at Handies.
On the Continental Divide, 12,095 ft elevation.
Good shot of the moon peeking out.
These sand dunes sit at the foot of some huge mountains. This is at Great Sand Dunes National Park.
You can climb to the top, but it is very difficult. Also some weather moving in...
View from the trail going up Huron Peak.
Sunrise falling on the sides of these mountains.
Another photo of this beautiful view.
View of the Sawatch Range, nearing the top of Huron Peak.
The "Three Apostles" seen from the top of Huron.
My summit photo of Huron Peak, elevation 14,012 ft.
Look through the trees coming down Huron.
White water rafting was fun!