Snowmass Mountain - Second 14er Attempt


Tucked deep in the rugged Elk Mountain range Snowmass Lake rest peacefully below the soaring summit of Snowmass Mountain. A summit for one party member and beautiful day spent above treeline for myself and another. Snowmass is a destination that I will I return to. Highlights of this trip below. 


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