• The Thunde...

    ContinentalDivideHike001.jpg The Thunder Lake trail crosses this lovely stream about 0.5 miles below Thunder Lake. This stream, however, is actually flowing out of the Lion Lakes area, not Thunder Lake. It eventually pours into the St. Vrain river. We got here at 6:30 AM. image by hikemaster2

  • John enjoy...

    ContinentalDivideHike002.jpg John enjoys a snack break. Hikemaster Matthew left his camera 2 miles down the trail, so Hikemaster Scott sent Hikemaster Tony with Matthew to get the camera, while John and Clint rested with Scott. image by hikemaster2

  • Thunder La...

    ContinentalDivideHike004.jpg Thunder Lake (10,600 ft). We got here late due to Hikemaster Matthew's "camera fiasco". He must be learning from Hikemaster Scott! Anyway, Boulder-Grand Pass is just right of the triangle of snow in the photo's center. image by hikemaster2

  • Tanima Pea...

    ContinentalDivideHike006.jpg Tanima Peak rises direclty to the south of Thunder Lake. image by hikemaster2

  • A *VERY ST...

    ContinentalDivideHike009.jpg A *VERY STEEP* 1.5 mile hike above Thunder Lake brings us here, to Lake of Many Winds. This image, however, is back down the valley at Thunder Lake. image by hikemaster2

  • Clint, Hik...

    ContinentalDivideHike012.jpg Clint, Hikemaster Matthew, Hikemaster Tony, and John rest at Lake of Many Winds. Hikemaster Scott named this his favorite of the 6 lakes on today's tour....everyone else picked Lake Verna (see later). image by hikemaster2

  • Hikemaster...

    ContinentalDivideHike014.jpg Hikemasters Scott and Tony (front left) lead the Boulder-Grand Pass Divide hike. Guests Clint Butler, Matthew West, and John Welkener (back, left to right) enjoy Lake of Many Winds. Boulder Grand is a steep climb from here (center)! image by hikemaster2

  • Pilot Mtn....

    ContinentalDivideHike015.jpg Pilot Mtn. from Lake of Many Winds. We should have crossed the snow seen here, rather than the snow to the left (previous image), which Hikemaster Tony wasn't comfortable taking the group over. We lost 25 minutes as a result. image by hikemaster2

  • After Hike...

    ContinentalDivideHike017.jpg After Hikemaster Tony vetoed crossing a patch of snow above the lake, the YMCA hikers need to boulder back to the far shore and go around the other side of the lake instead! 25 minute delay, but safety is always #1...thanks Tony! image by hikemaster2

  • Longs and ...

    ContinentalDivideHike018.jpg Longs and Meeker appear to the northeast from Lake of Many Winds. Many Winds was Hikemaster Scott's favorite lake on today's tour. image by hikemaster2

  • Lead hikem...

    ContinentalDivideHike019.jpg Lead hikemaster, Scott, went 1/2-way across the snow (upper right) and was OK to go that way, but 2nd hikemaster, Tony, wasn't happy. In respect for Tony's position, Scott directed the hikers all the way back around the lake to the left to this side. image by hikemaster2

  • The route ...

    ContinentalDivideHike020.jpg The route to Boulder-Grand Pass from Many Winds is not easy---loose rocks and increasing steepness alongside the snowfield (upper left). image by hikemaster2

  • Hikemaster...

    ContinentalDivideHike021.jpg Hikemaster Tony and John hike above Lake of Many Winds. What a perfect day! image by hikemaster2

  • Almost ato...

    ContinentalDivideHike023.jpg Almost atop Boulder-Grand Pass now, the view back into Wild Basin reveals the way the hikers have come. Lake of Many Winds (below) and Thunder Lake (center) shine in morning sunlight. image by hikemaster2

  • Looking st...

    ContinentalDivideHike025.jpg Looking straight down Boulder-Grand Pass at Lake of Many Winds. Some climbing on "all 4's" is inevitable on this extremely steep stretch. The only good thing is that it isn't very long! image by hikemaster2

  • Boulder-Gr...

    ContinentalDivideHike027.jpg Boulder-Grand Pass: 12,061 ft. Left to right: Hikemasters Matthew, Tony, and Scott, and guests Clint and John. Can you spot Thunder Lake? How about Mount Meeker? image by hikemaster2

  • Once atop ...

    ContinentalDivideHike029.jpg Once atop Boulder-Grand Pass, the terrain becomes gentle and friendly! Andrews Peak (12,500 ft) rises to the right, while Lake Verna appears below in the East Inlet. Hikemaster Scott climbed Andrews (June 21, 2008). We're headed for Verna! image by hikemaster2

  • Clint Butl...

    ContinentalDivideHike030.jpg Clint Butler, one of Hikemaster Scott's favorite hiking buddies, enjoys the top of Boulder-Grand Pass! He's been wanting to do Lake Verna for a long time, and Scott found a pretty challenging way to get him there---but more fun, right Clint? image by hikemaster2

  • Incredible...

    ContinentalDivideHike031.jpg Incredible scenery in the East Inlet...including a great "chain" of lakes. Fourth Lake (lower left) is the hikers' descent destination, and then they'll hike out to Spirit and Verna (distance). image by hikemaster2

  • Hikemaster...

    ContinentalDivideHike032.jpg Hikemaster Scott encouraged YMCA staff member John Welkener to come on a big hike...and he did! John is in the military and it never hurts to get in shape with a big hike like this. He loved the East Inlet (backdrop). image by hikemaster2
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