August 16 - 6.8 miles - Climb Twin Sisters Peaks - 11,428 ft - 2400 ft gain
Laura, Melissa, and Dad go for the first peak. This is a relatively easy climb, with good views of estes park and longs peak on a clear day. Today was hazy so the views were not so good.
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Dad and Melissa at the trailhead,... Longs Peak in the background |
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Dad and Laura getting ready to tackle the Twins! |
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Nearing the top..... |
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The weird one!!! |
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Just a couple of easy moves and the summit is ours.... |
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On the top |
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Longs Peak as viewed from summit of Twin Sisters |
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Summit register - You sign your name and so on |
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Trail blocker on way down |
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We asked nicely and he/she moved on.......... |