July 4th weekend, 2004: Flat Tops Wilderness, CO.

The view from near our campground
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Our campgroud entrance.
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The beginning of the marathon 9 hour hike.
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A few years ago a forest fire swept though parts of the wilderness.
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Wild flowers in a burnt forest.
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Wild flowers, if you look closely.
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More wild flowers.
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More wild flowers
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Taking a break and fending off very aggressive mosquitoes.
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Nicole and I.
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Panoramic view from the top. It kinda demonstrates why they are called the flat tops. No jagged peaks here.
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The Flat Top Wilderness is peppered with alpine lakes. Here's just one.
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Lyn and JP.
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Lyn and JP, singing a duet.
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Nicole and I.
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Taking another break.
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The dogs cool off.
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The Wall Lake.
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Snow in July?
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Me fishing at Trappers Lake.
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Supposedly, this lake has an abundance of trout. We definitely saw a few swimming right by the lures we were using.
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Still trying.
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Nicole didn't have any luck either.
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JP builds the perfect fire.
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For more pictures of the trip go to Nicole's and Simi's websites.