Nearing Kite Lake
John nearing Kite Lake on an overcast but unusually warm winter day.
A classic straightforward loop over four 14ers on a very pleasant winter day
John nearing Kite Lake on an overcast but unusually warm winter day.
Heading toward Mount Democrat from Kite Lake. Mount Bross, our final objective for the day, dominates the background.
Sen takes a breather on the way up Mount Democrat. Loveland Mountain (left) and Mount Buckskin (right) are in the background.
We had to finesse a short section of mild avalanche terrain to gain Mount Democrat's northeast ridge. Although the slope we climbed was not very steep, the steeper slopes above us may have had the potential to slide. We were able to piece together a good line largely through rocky patches.
Dwight and Mount Cameron as seen from Mount Democrat's northeast ridge.
Sen & John on the final push to the top of Mount Democrat.
The group climbing Mount Cameron's southwest ridge.
Stopped for a chat break on the way up Mount Cameron. There was a lot of chatting today.
John and Mount Bross.
John nearing the summit of Mount Cameron.
Jim and Sen chat near the summit of Mount Cameron. Mount Lincoln isn't too far away.
Strolling over gently slopes toward Mount Lincoln.
As we were hiking away from Mount Cameron another group suddenly appeared. They'd come up from Quartzville and were also headed for Mount Lincoln.
Kevin nearing the summit of Mount Lincoln.
Backtracking to the Cameron/Lincoln saddle.
Jim and Sen en route to Mount Bross. Kevin is leading the pack.
Jim & John (back), Dominic, Kevin, Sen, Jim & Dwight (front) on the summit of Mount Bross, our fourth and final peak of the day. This was John's and Dominic's first visit.