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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Starting the climb up to Hope Pass.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Breaking above treeline.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Views toward some of the impressive Collegiate Peaks.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Views of 13er Mt Hope.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
More mountain views.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Trail sign.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
The top of Hope Pass.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Starting the descent from Hope Pass.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Views down toward Twin Lakes.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Looking back up toward Mt Hope and Hope Pass.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Mountain stream.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Hiking along section 23.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Lake Creek (a sometimes tricky ford) on the shortcut alternate.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Twin Lakes.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Hiking through Aspens.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Nearing the end of Section 23.