Hike To Ptarmigan Lake, Colorado (Photos - September 9, 2007)
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Another friend (Chris a.k.a. "Florida Nuke") was
in town with his wife and in-laws, and I was pursuaded to go on an early Sunday morning hike.
I suggested the trail to Ptarmigan Lake near Cottonwood Pass would be a good first hike
as they acclimate to the altitude during their week-long visit to Buena Vista. From the trailhead
at Cottonwood Pass Road, it is 3.3 miles one way to the lake.
I love this bottom photo, by the way. With my back practically at the lake, I snapped this
shot looking towards my hiking group with some scenic mountains behind. |
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Three nice photos of Ptarmigan Lake. |
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I walked to the western side of the lake to capture these three adjacent pictures.
Mt. Yale is the towering mountain in the second and third photos,
with Turner Peak being the pointed peak to the left on the second photo.
The last time I visited Ptarmigan Lake was on August 4, 2007, when Steve Quilico and
I drove his 4-wheel drive, high clearance vehicle past Cottonwood Lake into South
Cottonwood Canyon, where we came from the back side to reach the lake. You can see my
photos here: 4-wheel to Ptarmigan Lake.
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One photo of myself and "Florida Nuke." Chris is a
regular forum participant on my Colorado Guy web site and it was great to finally meet him!
Chris and I plan to hike Mt. Sherman near Fairplay this upcoming
Tuesday. I'm looking forward! |
These pictures were submitted by Steve Garufi in Buena Vista, Colorado.
His web site is www.ColoradoGuy.com.
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