Elevation 12 000 Feet

June 22 (cont.) - When we reached the parking lot at the top, we decided to take what looked like a short path to the top of the mountain. We bundled up and started the long ascent to the top. Long, because we had to stop every few steps. The air was so thin and the wind so bitter that it was hard to remember that is was the end of June. Above the tree line, the snow was still a few feet deep, the scenery was incredible and no picture can fully capture its engulfing nature. So we quickly took our pictures and hurried back to the warm car. All I know is that I sure wouldn't want to drive those tiny, curvy roads in the winter. Jessie and Amy had some time to explore Denver before flying home. We're all exhausted but sad the trip is over.