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The ultimate adventure guide
Richard Forbes
Photo Date:
07/21/2019
Aspen grove during the trail up to Willow Lake.
Richard Forbes
Photo Date:
07/21/2019
Crossing a creek on the climb up toward Willow Lake.
Richard Forbes
Photo Date:
07/21/2019
Starting to get into the big mountains!
Richard Forbes
Photo Date:
07/21/2019
A beautiful campsite below Willow Lake.
Richard Forbes
Photo Date:
07/21/2019
Willow Lake during a spectacular sunset.
Richard Forbes
Photo Date:
07/21/2019
Sunset over Willow Lake and the waterfall that feeds it.
Richard Forbes
Photo Date:
07/21/2019
Climbing up toward the Challenger Ridge on summit day.
Richard Forbes
Photo Date:
07/21/2019
The summit ridge of Challenger.
Richard Forbes
Photo Date:
07/21/2019
The Kit Carson Avenue (on the west face).
Richard Forbes
Photo Date:
07/21/2019
Posing marmot on the summit of Kit Carson.
Richard Forbes
Photo Date:
07/21/2019
Some switchbacks on the descent, finally getting near to Willow Lake.