Denver Seminary

This entry comes from Robert Jones and regards a hike he did in December 2009:

I have been pinned down with a renovation project at home and have not been out on a mountain for several weeks now. Well, the project is nearing completion and it is time to get out and romp in this marvelous playground that we call the Rocky Mountains.

About an hour west of Denver sits the Continental Divide. More specifically, an hour west is a place called Loveland Pass on the Continental Divide. And right next to this pass sits Grizzly Peak. This peak is characterized by lots of cornices, strong winds and great views. I can now say from experience that the characterization is true.

Here is a view from the first saddle. The snow behind me is one of the long cornices that forms the ridge.

Here is the Wayward Bottle (and me) on the summit at 13,427. It was a brisk 7 degrees with moderate winds on top. There were no clouds and the views were just amazing!

This lovely peak sits right in our backyard and is a fine example of the marvel all around us.

Let the winter games begin!