Huron Peak (14,003 ft)

After warming up the weekend before on Grays Peak, we were ready to tackle Huron Peak, tucked seclusively back in the middle of the Sawatch Range. From the summit, the views of the surrounding mountains were spectacular!

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Fireworks over Dillon Reservoir
Fireworks over Dillon Reservoir
Every Saturday night in Dillon, there"s a free concert in the summer. After the concert, they have fireworks. Thankfully from our condo, we"ve got a great view!
 
7-18-2008 9:52 pm
  Fireworks over Dillon Reservoir
Fireworks over Dillon Reservoir
 
7-18-2008 9:52 pm
  Fireworks over Dillon Reservoir
Fireworks over Dillon Reservoir
 
7-18-2008 9:54 pm
  Fireworks over Dillon Reservoir
Fireworks over Dillon Reservoir
 
7-18-2008 9:54 pm
  The moon rises over Mount Oxford
The moon rises over Mount Oxford
 
7-19-2008 6:09 am
  Granite Mountain reflecting in a small tarn
Granite Mountain reflecting in a small tarn
 
7-19-2008 7:08 am
  Lisa, prepared to hike
Lisa, prepared to hike
 
7-19-2008 7:19 am
  Brian, also prepared to hike
Brian, also prepared to hike
 
Photo by Lisa Davis
7-19-2008 8:03 am
  Lisa, with the Three Apostles in the background
Lisa, with the Three Apostles in the background
 
7-19-2008 8:08 am
  The Three Apostles
The Three Apostles
 
7-19-2008 8:25 am
  The summit ridge of Huron Peak
The summit ridge of Huron Peak
 
7-19-2008 8:25 am
  Lisa ascending into a basin below Huron
Lisa ascending into a basin below Huron
 
7-19-2008 8:31 am
 
 
7-19-2008 8:48 am
 
 
7-19-2008 8:55 am
  The grassy basin below Huron and Brown Peak
The grassy basin below Huron and Brown Peak
 
7-19-2008 9:17 am
  The summit, finally in view
The summit, finally in view
 
7-19-2008 9:35 am
  The ridgeline connecting Huron to Browns and Middle Mountain
The ridgeline connecting Huron to Browns and Middle Mountain
 
7-19-2008 9:42 am
  Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Antero all visible from the summit ridge
Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Antero all visible from the summit ridge
 
7-19-2008 9:55 am
  The Three Apostles overlooking Taylor Park
The Three Apostles overlooking Taylor Park
 
7-19-2008 10:00 am
  The summit
The summit
 
7-19-2008 10:00 am
  Brian, not quite on the summit yet (he was too busy taking pictures)
Brian, not quite on the summit yet (he was too busy taking pictures)
 
Photo by Lisa Davis
7-19-2008 10:01 am
  The summit
The summit
 
7-19-2008 10:29 am
  Brian and Lisa
Brian and Lisa
 
7-19-2008 10:32 am
  The Three Apostles and numerous small tarns
The Three Apostles and numerous small tarns
 
7-19-2008 10:43 am
  A butterfly on the summit
A butterfly on the summit
 
Photo by Lisa Davis
7-19-2008 10:56 am
  Lisa points out the trailhead
Lisa points out the trailhead
 
7-19-2008 10:57 am
  A curious marmot
A curious marmot
 
7-19-2008 11:05 am
  Hikers ascending Huron
Hikers ascending Huron
 
7-19-2008 11:28 am
  Lisa at the bottom of some of the steps we had to climb
Lisa at the bottom of some of the steps we had to climb
 
7-19-2008 12:01 pm
 
 
7-19-2008 12:08 pm
 
 
Photo by Lisa Davis
7-19-2008 12:08 pm
 
 
7-19-2008 12:16 pm
 
 
7-19-2008 12:20 pm
 
 
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