May 16, 2010 added a new summit to our growing list. Mt. Elbert lies in the Sawatch Range of the southern Rocky Mountains. Standing at 14,433 feet and overlooking the town of Leadville, Elbert is the highest peak in Colorado and the second highest, after Mt. Whitney, in the lower 48. Around 12:20, we stepped onto the summit and surveyed the sweeping views of the Rockies. Denali reached a new high point and Toren claimed her first fourteener. Summitting via the northeast ridge, we encountered nothing but old footsteps and windblown snowdrifts. Fourteeners are generally known for their lack of solitude, with crowds numbering into the dozens. We enjoyed our time alone and thought of peaks in Montana where wilderness remains true to its name. A rant on Colorado to come later, but for now, we are happy to continue on with new adventures.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Top of the Rockies
May 16, 2010 added a new summit to our growing list. Mt. Elbert lies in the Sawatch Range of the southern Rocky Mountains. Standing at 14,433 feet and overlooking the town of Leadville, Elbert is the highest peak in Colorado and the second highest, after Mt. Whitney, in the lower 48. Around 12:20, we stepped onto the summit and surveyed the sweeping views of the Rockies. Denali reached a new high point and Toren claimed her first fourteener. Summitting via the northeast ridge, we encountered nothing but old footsteps and windblown snowdrifts. Fourteeners are generally known for their lack of solitude, with crowds numbering into the dozens. We enjoyed our time alone and thought of peaks in Montana where wilderness remains true to its name. A rant on Colorado to come later, but for now, we are happy to continue on with new adventures.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
closer to the sky
May 2 has come around and brings with it the joy of gropple! I guess winter is not ready to release its grip from the Rocky Mountains. Snow from recent storms still frames the first green of spring. Today was the last day of work at the kennel. I will truly miss all the dogs, especially the ones who ran on my team. Sometimes called Team Bubba, here's a quick summary of the team: Pretzel, Lucy, Sasha, Stormy, Boots, Daisy, Socks, Bubba, Tango, Dozer, Scaredy, Shy, and Digger. Honorable mention also goes out to Aurora, Happy, Heely, Sienna, and Opher.
Sweden will bring an adventurous new path to my life. My first time across the pond and completely on my own, I somehow feel prepared. Almost a month away, June 10 marks my last day in the US for awhile. Stay posted this summer, through flickr and this site, and hopefully you'll have something to spice up your day...
Sweden will bring an adventurous new path to my life. My first time across the pond and completely on my own, I somehow feel prepared. Almost a month away, June 10 marks my last day in the US for awhile. Stay posted this summer, through flickr and this site, and hopefully you'll have something to spice up your day...
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