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Bierstadt - mini Rainier

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Posted by Dave Showalter` on May 25, 2009 at 5:14 PM
Bierstadt - mini Rainier
Marla and I climbed Mount Bierstadt on Saturday in sub-optimal conditions. It was more like a wilderness adventure than most other Front Range hikes and the 1,400' snowfield approach reminded us of Muir Snowfield on Rainier (a miniature version).

Temps were mid-30's with a rain and snow mix. There's still a bunch of snow to melt on the west side.

These images were made with a Canon G10 - trail grab shots.

Posted by Dave Showalter` on May 25, 2009 at 5:15 PM
Descending the summit ridge...
Posted by Dave Showalter` on May 25, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Fog and Mountain Abstract B&W

The end.
Posted by Jody Grigg on May 25, 2009 at 7:15 PM
You were out playing in the white stuff in bad conditions and I was stuck at work all weekend, but you still had the better day than me. :toast:
Posted by Aleksandra Miesak on May 25, 2009 at 8:44 PM
I wish I saw that post before I headed out there today. The trail was a muddy mess and we didn't get up very far. We weren't really prepared for the conditions (doh on our part). One positive, I saw moose droppings. I had a too close for comfort moose encounter there last year. But I'm glad to see that they are making home in such a popular spot.
Posted by Dan Walters on May 25, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Nice shots. Looks like quite the adventure!
Posted by Morris McClung on May 25, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Nasty stuff. I'm glad I was home bbqing in the rain.
Posted by Stan Rose on May 26, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Youi shoulda waited for this mini monsoon to end. That looks pretty nasty. Interesting shots though!
Posted by Todd Caudle on May 27, 2009 at 12:24 AM
You are a couple of crazy, dedicated mo-fo's!