Day 5 Colorado 2015

Love the morning light here!

Today was an easy day of exploring. Jeff gave us the tour of the Upper Lake at 12,000 feet. Geoff, Kevin and his son Kevin attempted Mt. Humboldt but ended up turning around before the summit due to impending weather. On my way back to our campsite I spoke with Katie. She and her husband Bob are owners of The Mixing Bowl in downtown Salida. They were on their way to do some fishing in the Upper Lake. The lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.


Enjoy some photos taken of our day.

Our views at breakfast every morning

Flowers along the brook




This is the trail you take for the Class 3 hike to Crestone Needle summit!
Crestone Needle
Standard Route





At the Upper Lake 12,000 ft

Sunning Marmot


These guys blend in with the rocks!


Bob on his way to enjoy some fly fishing


 Comfy chair worth carrying in! 


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