After some heinously steep, warsaw pact-violating climbing, the trail
mercifully, blissfully leveled out. With nice pocket views of the Gore
Range.
And then we arrived at the high alpine, wildflower bestrewn meadow
phase of the ride. With views south to Mount Holy Cross. (Just visible
above, the tallest peak in the range)
Gore Range Magnificence.
Top of the first climb, a good place for a regroup, some snacking, and
general socialization.