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Part of the group hiking the upper part of Minnie Gulch. The hike begins at 11,500 ft and traverses wide open alpine country on its way to the CDT.
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A clump of Purple Fringe and views towards the Continental Divide
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Butterfly nectarine on some alpine flowers
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Here we're about 12,800 ft
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Purple Fringe
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Views along the Continental Divide
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Looking southeast
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Bob is enjoying the scenery. This point is 13,000 ft.
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Spectacular mountain views all around
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Ken and Dean are "discussing" the map, while Mary Ann and Sue look on
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Ken also gave us a little geology lesson.
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The group at our high point above Minnie Gulch. From left, Dean, Susan D, Ken, Mary Ann, Sue, Susan M, and Bob; I'm behind the lens.
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Clouds are darkening, so time to leave
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Snowfield on slopes below us
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We're starting to hear some thunder now
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Made it back to the cars before the storm hit
