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  • First ligh...

    IsolationPeak001.jpg First light of day on Copeland Mountain. At this time of year, light begins to appear around 4:15 a.m. This shot, around 5 a.m. is taken from the ridge above Ouzel Lake. image by hikemaster

  • This eastw...

    IsolationPeak002.jpg This eastward view reveals the beginning of a new and wonderful day in the Colorado Rockies! Much of the slopes you see here were hiked in darkness by our YMCA hiking group. image by hikemaster

  • A 1978 for...

    IsolationPeak003.jpg A 1978 forest fire burned much of the forest in this area, exposing grand views of the high peaks of Wild Basin: Copeland (left), Ouzel (middle) and false summits of Isolation (right). image by hikemaster

  • Breakfast ...

    IsolationPeak007.jpg Breakfast spot for YMCA hikers. Hikemaster Scott chose not to eat anything at this stop, a decision he would later regret. He was a bit mal-nourished going up Isolation! image by hikemaster

  • A happy Hi...

    IsolationPeak012.jpg A happy Hikemaster Scott has shaken off the drowsiness of the early awakening with some incredible refreshing scenery in Wild Basin. Look at those peaks! image by hikemaster

  • Hikemaster...

    IsolationPeak014.jpg Hikemaster Scott stops for a photo in front of Copeland Mountain, RMNP's 16th highest peak (2nd highest in Wild Basin). This massive mountain was Scott's favorite hike of 2008, on June 14. Ouzel Lake appears in the lower left far below. image by hikemaster

  • This view ...

    IsolationPeak015.jpg This view towards the northwest shows Mahana Peak...or one of its many false summits! Yep, the way ahead to Mahana's summit was filled with false senses of accomplishment. This is gonna take a while. But Hikemaster Scott loved every minute! image by hikemaster

  • Another ph...

    IsolationPeak016.jpg Another photo of impressive Copeland Mountain. image by hikemaster

  • 31 years a...

    IsolationPeak021.jpg 31 years after the forest fire, many of the trees here still stand. The cold environment slows the decay process...but still, the views of the peaks behind are incredible! image by hikemaster

  • Along with...

    IsolationPeak024.jpg Along with Hikemaster Scott, these 4 YMCA staff members enjoyed this epic hike across snowfields, boulderfields, through streams, downed timber, and 5000+ feet of elevation. What a hike: Matthew, Chris, Trey, and Jeff image by hikemaster

  • Long shado...

    IsolationPeak025.jpg Long shadows and crusty hard snow decorate the foreground in this image to the northeast towards Longs Peak. To its right, we see Mount Meeker and to its left we see "pointy" Pagoda Mountain. image by hikemaster

  • Long shado...

    IsolationPeak026.jpg Long shadows and bare trees mark the landscape on Mahana's east ridge at dawn. image by hikemaster

  • Hikemaster...

    IsolationPeak027.jpg Hikemaster Matthew leads the way through downed trees high on a ridge to the east of Isolation Peak. Before we reach Isolation, there'll be a lovely stop atop Mahana Peak, whose eastern ridge seems to go forever! image by hikemaster

  • Jeff and C...

    IsolationPeak030.jpg Jeff and Chris loved the Isolation Peak loop hike! Hikemaster Scott enjoyed making some new friends on this 16-hour extreme adventure! image by hikemaster

  • YMCA Day C...

    IsolationPeak032.jpg YMCA Day Camp staff member Trey, with the eastern ridge of Mahana Peak in the distance. We must get onto that ridge in order to ascend Mahana (12,632 ft). As you can see, snowshoes are going to come in handy! image by hikemaster

  • One of Hik...

    IsolationPeak033.jpg One of Hikemaster Scott's favorite hikes! The unspoiled wilderness and incredible scenery up here make the 2 a.m. start all worthwhile. He loved every step of this incredible, memorable hike! image by hikemaster

  • St. Vrain ...

    IsolationPeak034.jpg St. Vrain Mountain (12,200 ft) rises in the distance and is in clear view thanks to the burn here on Mahana's east ridge. image by hikemaster

  • A very win...

    IsolationPeak037.jpg A very windswept and difficult environment for the trees here near treeline. The scars of fighting the wind seem to be showing on the evergreens here. image by hikemaster

  • Hikemaster...

    IsolationPeak038.jpg Hikemaster Matthew hasn't put on snowshoes yet, but the cold, early morning air caused the snow here to be rather slick. Snowshoes will be in full force to crest the ridge seen at the left. image by hikemaster

  • Chris brou...

    IsolationPeak042.jpg Chris brought an ice axe along, though it was never really needed. Meadow Mountain (left) and St. Vrain Mountain (center) rise in the distance above the valley containing Ouzel and Bluebird Lakes. image by hikemaster
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