Rugged Rocky Mountain National Park. One of my preferred winter hikes when I have time is Sky Pond. Very few people go there (not like tourist trap the Dream Lake, which I do as well). This time two guys showed up about 40 minutes after I got there. Perfect place for some solitude. Btw, Sky Pond is to the left up there below that nice snowy slope. What is your favorite winter hike at RMNP?
What alpine lake am I standing on?
Clue: the upper left corner is prominent Peak.
We are back to rainy day here in the front range, but yesterday was spectacular in the high country.
I made to the Emerald Lake overlook, which you can see right below, with couple folks (that little dot right in the middle of the lake) who just came down from the slopes above.
You might be able to spot Mills Lake to the upper left and of course the star of this show is Longs Peak, peaking out from the clouds.
Is always dramatic. Took this photo a few weeks ago. Ice was perfect for ice skating, but I didn’t bring it as it was very windy and cold. Need to try over the next couple weeks.
