Red Cone Trail:

Paul

Paul Donahue, our fearless Photographer.

Lined Up Behind

On the road to Red Cone.

Rangie Blowing Bubbles

Our fearless trail leaders.

Mountains Behind

The view from Georgia Pass.

Continental Divide

One of several crossings throughout the weekend.

Behind Us Bounce

Even tripods don't help on these roads.

Up Up and Away

The trail 'up' to Red Cone. You can just see the trail continue up the ridge to the far right.

Tiny Tundra Blues

Summer is short at 12,000 ft.

Around Lunch Area

Vista views at lunch time.

Mud Splat Edges

The approach to Red Cone. The road rides the top of the red ridge to the right.

Steeper Climb

The final assault.

You Want Us To What

Our leaders explaining the demise of a Jeep Grand Cherokee last fall...

Road On Ridge

If the altitude doesn't take your breath away, the view will.

Strategy Huddle

The drivers recconoitering at the point of no return.

On The Edge

A little crowded for 8 trucks at the top.

Starting Over

We start our decent... the first truck is parked at the first place you can stop.

On the Moguls

The mogul field on the way down.

Here They Come

The full perspective.

Follow the Leader

Down one hill, but not done.

More Swept Slopes

Looking up at Red Cone. The white stripe is the trail we came down.

Looking Forever

Miles of views in the thin air.

DOWN

The final decent.

Intent John

What the passenger sees...

Waiting For Rest

Everyone made it safely.

Green Valley

A wet summer has made everything green.

More Red Cone

Looking back at Red Cone from the top of Radical Hill.

View Halt

Part of our motley view.

Walking an Edge

A land of contrasts.

Over the Edge

Don't get too close...