The view west from near the summit of Shavano. September 2007.

The view east from near the summit of Shavano. This was as far as I would go. There would be no summit for me this day. September 2007.

Looking down on the saddle between Shavano and the 13,611 ft. sub-peak to the south from near the summit of Shavano. This was as far as I would make it after having climbed too high too fast without enough time to acclimate to the altitude. I reluctantly descended to leave the summit for another day. September 2007.

Poncha Springs sunset. September 2007.

Mount Shavano and Tabeguache at sunset seen from Poncha Springs, CO. September 2007.

Shades of gray pierced by shafts of sunlight. Mount Meeker is visible through the rain clouds while Longs Peak is somewhat obscured. Photo taken from the Twin Sisters trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. September 2007.

Colorful aspen brighten a rainy day along the Twin Sisters trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Cone can be seen in the background with a ring of yellow aspen around the summit. September 2007.

Aspen at the Mount Shavano trailhead. September 2007.