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  • The 11-mil...

    DesolationPeaks003.jpg The 11-mile roundtrip hike to Desolation Peaks begins on the familiar trail to Chapin, Chiquita, and Ypsilon Mountains. This trail quickly passes above treeline, as this view reveals. image by hikemaster

  • Early ligh...

    DesolationPeaks006.jpg Early light struggles to penetrate the cold western slopes of Ypsilon Mountain (left, 5th highest in RMNP) and Chiquita Mountain (right, 20th highest in RMNP). image by hikemaster

  • The two bu...

    DesolationPeaks007.jpg The two bumps nearest the center of the photo are the two Desolation Peaks. Hikemaster Scott's first reaction was: "That's it!". But as time goes on, these peaks become more and more dramatic! image by hikemaster

  • YMCA hiker...

    DesolationPeaks009.jpg YMCA hiker John tries to awake in the early morning workout on the CCY trail. Early light has just hit Speciman Mountain (back center). image by hikemaster

  • Pretty vie...

    DesolationPeaks012.jpg Pretty view of light hitting the peaks on the west side of RMNP. The early morning has given way to spectacular scenery such as this! image by hikemaster

  • To the nor...

    DesolationPeaks013.jpg To the northwest of the Mummy Range, this grand view of snow-capped peaks just beyond the boundary of RMNP is breathtaking. image by hikemaster

  • The winds ...

    DesolationPeaks015.jpg The winds were extraordinarily vigorous in the saddle between Chapin and Chiquita Mountains. Hikemaster Tony gives in and puts on a windbreaker...it was COLDDDD!!! image by hikemaster

  • Hikemaster...

    DesolationPeaks016.jpg Hikemaster Scott stops for a photo in the saddle between Chapin and Chiquita Mountains. The YMCA group didn't stay here long...it was cold and very blustery! image by hikemaster

  • Thomas and...

    DesolationPeaks019.jpg Thomas and Hikemaster Tony look through the saddle between Chapin and Chiquita to the view to the southeast. Twin Sisters rise prominently in the backdrop. image by hikemaster

  • Gorgeous m...

    DesolationPeaks021.jpg Gorgeous morning light on the Never Summer Mountains to the west of the Mummy Range. The highest, Mount Richthofen, is 1/4 of the way from the right edge of the photo. image by hikemaster

  • Time to he...

    DesolationPeaks023.jpg Time to head on! Hikemaster Tony (right) leads the way for the rest of the crew across the slopes of Chiquita Mountain. image by hikemaster

  • The valley...

    DesolationPeaks024.jpg The valley below is so green, and the peaks above so white. The contrast was outstanding! image by hikemaster

  • Plenty of ...

    DesolationPeaks028.jpg Plenty of miles of wilderness to the north of the Mummy Range. The peaks of Medicine Bow beyond the park's northwest edge appear in the distance. You can see into Wyoming from here! image by hikemaster

  • See the 3 ...

    DesolationPeaks029.jpg See the 3 bumps on the horizon? The left one is Flatiron Mountain. The two to the right are the Desolation Peaks. All 3 summits are in the 12000-13000 range, with the rightmost peak the highest. image by hikemaster

  • Westward v...

    DesolationPeaks031.jpg Westward view to the Never Summer Mountains, living up to their name in this mid-July photo. image by hikemaster

  • The Desola...

    DesolationPeaks033.jpg The Desolation Peaks look a little more impressive now, from the side of Mount Ypsilon. They are the highest peaks in RMNP under 13,000 ft, and rank (jointly) as the 21st highest summit in the park. image by hikemaster

  • Desolation...

    DesolationPeaks037.jpg Desolation Peaks. It is easy to see where their name comes from....they're well-hidden behind the Mummy Range and are rarely seen. It is a desolate place. image by hikemaster

  • As of the ...

    DesolationPeaks039.jpg As of the moment of this photo, Desolation Peaks are the highest summits in RMNP not yet climbed by Hikemaster Scott. Will he cross them off his list today? image by hikemaster

  • Hikemaster...

    DesolationPeaks041.jpg Hikemaster Tony, Thomas, and John stop for a picture in front of Desolation Peaks. image by hikemaster

  • The Desola...

    DesolationPeaks043.jpg The Desolation Peaks are getting closer all the time! The YMCA hikers will follow the ridgeline at the left side of the photo and head from left to right across the summits. image by hikemaster
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