7-11-13

Me: Here is my summit photo from today:

Mt. Elbert. 14,433 ft. The highest mountain in Colorado!

Here is Bob's summit photo from today.

Miami causeway. 30 feet above sea level.

Funny contrast. :-)

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Photos from Mt. Elbert...

Mt. Elbert is located just outside Leadville and is along the Colorado Trail. That and because it's the tallest 14'er in all of Colorado makes it a popular trek.

View of Twin Lakes. Twin Lakes was one of the support locations for the Leadville 100 race we did last year.

Above tree line and the summit is in sight.

Wildflowers are plentiful. Colorado Columbine is one of my favorites!

 A lot of loose rock. The people off my right shoulder are at the top.

Summit view.

Success for Rich and I.
Notice the mountain goat on the ridge in the middle of photo...

He was just hanging out. It's very rare to see one.

And so close! I walked down a little further. What a cool animal.

Jumping photo for Bob. :-)

The weather was absolutely gorgeous. We hung out on top for 1 & 1/2 hours eating, admiring the view and making friends. It's always interesting to find out where others are from and what hikes they have done.

Mt. Elbert: 5 stars!