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Mt. Lindsey, CO
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I decided, what better way to spend my birthday than out hiking in the beautiful Colorado mountains with friends and family!
When it came to deciding where to go, Mt. Lindsey just seemed the obvious choice.
Not many people can hike up a 14,000 ft mountain with the same name. :)
Below are pictures from our hike.
 At the trailhead Sat. night |
 We camped out and had great views! |
 Before dinner we found ourselves in a rock throwing contest Collin had the best arm of us all |
 Hamming it up for the camera |
 Group shot at the camp site Travis, Lindsey, Beth, Tracey, Collin |
 Ewww Collin - don't eat Travis' foot! |
 Route map |
 Hiking up the trail 700 ft elevation gain in 1/2 mile |
 We hiked the Lily Lake trail, then split off to Mt. Lindsey |
 There was a nice stream along part of the trail |
 Leaving the trees for the high meadow |
 A view of the trail route in blue |
 Headed up the rocks with Lindsey in view! |
 Collin, Beth & Travis headed up to the saddle |
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 On the saddle ready to head up The girls took the class 2+ pink route The boys took the class 4 yellow route |
The next few shots are of us headed up our different routes.
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 This shot shows the angle of the mountain |
 Beth almost to the top |
 Collin and Travis on Northwest Lindsey - 14,020 ft |
 Beth waiting for the boys |
 Group shot on the summit - 14,042 ft |
 Me with a birthday cupcake - thanks Marie & Collin! |
 Tracey giving a thumbs up for the cupcakes |
 Travis and Lindsey |
 Tracey and Collin with Tequila shots for my BD |
 Cupcakes and tequila - yum! |
A couple panoramic shots from the summit - thanks Beth & Collin!
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 Headed back down the gulley |
 You can barely see Beth and Collin on the rocks |
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 The local wildlife - a Marmot |
 One last look at Mt. Lindsey from the saddle |
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We enjoyed the hike back out. Lots of green tundra, a ton of Columbine
all along the trail and plenty of sunshine made it the perfect day!
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