After the failed backpacking trip, and the lightning strike and everything, we decided to try and do the whole trip in one day rather than three. Was this a good idea? Probably not, considering that the 15 miles from Long Lake trailhead near Ward CO to Monarch Lake trailhead at Lake Granby. Regardless, we did it and I came away with very sore knees, back and legs, not to mention 535 photos. I wanted to make the trip primarily to shoot Lone Eagle Peak. My grandad visited this place in the ’60’s, and his description of the beauty was more than enough to motivate me to make the trek. What started out as a solo, three day backpack trip, wound up a six person, one day trek. Enjoyable nonetheless. Here are a select few shots…
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Shoshoni Peak in the distance
Rugged Rockies
South St. Vrain Creek running out of Long Lake
Man in the shadows (my Dad)
Navajo Peak from above Lake Isabelle
Our refuge from lighting on the last trip
Alpine flora
The whole gang at the summit of Pawnee Pass
Me and my lovely wife on the summit of Pawnee Pass
One of many falls on Cascade Creek
Curious Moose
Changing Aspens already?
Cascade Falls
Lone Eagle Peak
