View looking North from the peak of Mt. Elbert, taken June 23, 2012

Mt. Elbert Thoughts

The rocky alpine zone witnessed on the approach to Mt. Elbert is speckled with

blue and purple Phlox flowers. They offer a stark contrast to the Earth tone rocks

which cover the landscape. The individual rocks if viewed closer are much like the

larger landscape of which they are a part of. They too are accented with colorful

minerals and crystals that sparkle in the sunlight which give the rocks a more vibrant

character. Standing atop the Rocky's tallest peak is like standing on the bow of a

great ship, looking out over a stormy sea frozen in time.

Taking deep breaths of cool crisp mountain top air quenches the primal thirst for high country exploration.