California Peak 13,849'

Ventured on another hike today. It was supposed to be nearly no snow. It wasn't too bad. This is another centenntial. Shawn made it to the top. I decided to call it quits at Point 13,849'. Here is the picture of the road as we started out. Blanca Peak. A 14er we did last year. Very pretty!

Huerfano Peak and Lindsey Peak in the back. Again, peaks we did last year.

Picture of the valley and looking down the ridge we just hiked up.

My sweet Jolie taking a break.

This is a picture of Crestone Peak and Crestone Needle in the distance. Again, peaks we climbed last year. Pretty crazy to think we have climbed so many peaks!

Taking a break on the ridge. I think I was putting my sunglasses away, but Jolie is hoping for food!

Climbing up one mountain, only to go down and then, climb up another.

This is a pretty cool picture. 3 peaks all connected by ridges. The first one starting from the left is Blanca Peak, then, Ellingwood Point, and then, Bear Peak. All peaks that we climbed last year. Wow! I feel amazing!

Solo shot of Shawn on California Peak. Dave and Okie were with him. Maybe I'll do it again in the summer when there is less snow.

Traver Peak 13,852'

Today we set out for another attempt to Traver Peak and then, to Clinton Peak. It was a nice day as usual. Our friend Dave and his dog Okie joined us. This is Dave and Okie in the distance, and I am behind them. Another pic of Dave and the beautiful scenery.

In the center of this peak is Traver Peak. You can't see Clinton Peak. It is hidden to the right.

One of the surrounding mountains.

Here's a cute pic of Okie.

Shawn took this from the top of Traver Peak looking down.

This is Democrat Peak. We climbed it last year. I thought the ridges looked really neat here.

Quandary Peak in the back to the right. Another one we did last year.

Here we are at the top with Lincoln peak behind us (another one we did last year)!

Shawn went on to climb Clinton Peak while Jolie, Dave, Okie and I went back down. Shawn has a goal of climbing all the Colorado Centennials. I do not, so he went on and we met up with him later. He did a good job!

Falcon Point

This was a nice little hike with lots of side trails and pretty views.

Downtown Denver as seen from the top!

Here we are at the top!

Yale attempt

This was a beautiful hike that followed the Colorado trail for a portion of it. Jolie, are you having fun?

I love the evergreens and the snow! Makes me think of pictures I have seen in a calendar that I now get to see in real life!

Here Jolie and I go up the ridge. It is windy.

And it was too windy, so we took a small break here, and headed back. Until next time....

Clinton attempt

A nice start to the hike! Show us the way, Jolie!

It was a beautiful day and a beautiful hike, but too much snow to get to the top. Until next time.....

Jolie's first trip to South Boulder Peak

After Shawn realized he didn't have to work today, we decided to go hike up South Boulder Peak. A hike we have done many a time in preparation for summer mountain hiking. Jolie really enjoyed it; however, she did get a little scared at the top. She is only 7 months after all. Here we are at the top! It was a beautiful day!

Jolie's first snow!

I see some snowflakes on Jolie! What's that on your nose, Jolie?

She loves jumping and running in the snow!

What does snow smell like Jolie???