Mount Belford (14,197 ft) and Mount Oxford (14,153 ft): Sawatch Range

Distance:  11.2 miles Net elevation gain:  5,800 ft  Date of summit: 6/24/17 As the day began to settle into dusk, we reached our destination for this quiet June Friday night. The dimly lit Rodeway Inn sign tiredly welcomed us to rest a few hours. Like…

Browns Creek Waterfall and Lake: Nathrop, CO

Miles: 12.11 (Out and Back) Min Elevation: 8,918 ft Max Elevation: 11,309 ft Total Elevation Gain:  2440 ft  Net Elevation Gain: approx. 2,391 Memorial day was finally upon us this year, marking the quintessential start to summer and the brilliant array of activities that accompany this change in…