Grays Peak Climb (14,270 ft)

A few old friends of mine from college wanted to do a 14er. Brenda had never climbed one before, and Ryan had hiked Bierstadt back in '98, so I decided to haul them up Grays Peak, which was my first 14er too, and still one of my favorites. We took our time hiking, which allowed me the opportunity to take quite a few nice photos. I think my photographic technique has improved over the years, but I'll let you be the judge.

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Brenda and Ryan at the trailhead Grays Peak, visible at the end of Stevens Gulch Grays and Torreys both swing into view along the trail Brenda, Ryan, and Alan Chudnow A hiker ascends Kelso Ridge towards Torreys Peak Ryan and Brenda taking a break on the trail Kelso Mountain (13,164 ft), visible from the side of Grays Peak Longs Peak and Mt. Meeker in the distance
A panorama of Stevens Gulch (trailhead at the far end) Ryan and Brenda signing the summit log A spectacularly clear Colorado afternoon view to the west Brian on the summit of Grays Looking to the south down the Horseshoe Basin A friendly goat dining along the trail He didn't seem to mind us too much Torreys Peak in the afternoon sun
Looking up Stevens Gulch to Grays Peak Storm clouds looming over the ridge

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