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Lake Isabelle

Friday, July 7th, 2017 in Colorado
Lake Isabelle
A clear view of Mt Audubon (13,223 ft) from Brainard Lake.
Navajo, Apache, and Shoshoni peaks as seen from Lake Isabelle.
Brainard Lake with view of Mt Audubon (right), Pawnee Peak (center), and Shoshonie Peak (far left) in the distance.

Area map: view USGS topo map

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Assortment

The Beauty of Plan B
The Beauty of Plan B
This year, the seasons are changing fast and early above 7,000 feet. I realized that if I wanted to squeeze in one more high elevation hike before winter, I had better do it sooner rather than later.
Prelude to Nemo
Prelude to Nemo
This year, The Weather Channel started naming winter storms in an attempt to grant blizzards a degree of meteorological grit previously reserved for tropical cyclones.
Ryerson Woods
Ryerson Woods
Ryerson Woods is among my favorite places to go for a walk—even in January. And considering how horrible January can be in Chicagoland, that says a lot.