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    The ultimate adventure guide

    Mike Windsor
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    Heading up the first climb of segment 23.
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    Intriguing rock formations just off trail.
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    Beautiful alpine terrain near 13,000’.
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    Looking down upon Cataract Lake.
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    View of a small lake just off the Colorado Trail.
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    A wonderful place to spend the night.
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    A full moon above the lake.
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    Can you spot the moose?
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    One last view of the lake.
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    Views as you leave the lakes behind.
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    This stretch of trail is truly incredible.
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    Incredible views (you can just make out the tops of Arrow and Vestal Peaks in the distance).
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    Marmot!
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    Nowhere to hide from any weather on this segment, but the views are worth the risk.
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    An impressive cairn.
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    View from a high point of this segment at 12,996’.
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    More incredible views.
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    Looking down on the last valley of segment 23 (the headwaters of the Rio Grande are down there).
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    Can you spot all the sheep?
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    Stony Pass Road and the end of segment 23.

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