Lost Lake at Kebler Pass

Crested Butte was its typical beautiful self when we arrived.  We were anxious to get a good spot at the campground, so headed straight up through town to Kebler Pass.

Crested Butte

 The drive up through the wildflowers and aspen forests to the campground is unpaved but easy going.  It was all I could do not to take pictures of the scenery on the way up.  But we were tired and anxious to get settled in for an uninterrupted week of just being!

The clouds were closing in but it was still
gorgeous!  And we managed to snag a good
private spot to camp.  At 9600 ft in altitude,
the weather is always a factor.

The walks through the aspen forests-the
largest in the world-are just mesmerizing!

We did manage a few moments of sunshine every now and then.

Jim and his prize tackle box.  He sure does have all the equipment!

And the man knows how to relax!

And how to smile for the camera!

Beautiful Lost Lake at sunset

Deer and hummingbirds kept us company.

 Lynne McDougal had been with us at Long Lake many years ago on an infamous camping trip to this area and she was able to join us again this time.  She arrived late Friday night and was able to stay until Monday which made for lots of laughter, relaxing, hiking, sharing of stories and "just being" in this fabulous place.

Very huggable trees

Julie and her sister were in town for the
Wildflower Festival and came up for
cocktails and dinner on Sunday night.  We
took a short hike amidst the wildflowers
before dinner.

It rained during dinner but we put up the screen room and were
cozy and happy during our dinner of filet mignon, baked
potatoes, and salad.  Jim outdid himself making Cosmos
AND grilling the steaks to perfection.

One of many beautiful evenings.

We awoke Monday morning, saw Lynne off for Crested Butte and Boulder and packed up for our final leg of the journey through  the Ruby Range to Redstone and I-70 back to Longmont.  These pictures were taken at our favorite (and dog friendly) little cafe at the far end of the town of Redstone.  We were anxious for haircuts and showers (can you tell?) so hit the road right after lunch and a little shopping in town.