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.



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