Sunday at Difficult Campground

On Saturday night we decided to get up very early on Sunday morning and try to catch a sunrise at Maroon Bells. Up a bit after 4AM, brushed our teeth, made some coffee and headed to the park area. Arrival was about 5:30AM and the sun was just beginning to creep up. The glow on the mountains was just beginning. Doug was the only one of our group who was able to run fast enough from the parking lot to set up for some pictures. He had about 2 minutes worth of pictures before the glow was gone! When it happens in the mountains, it happens fast. Needed to be there a good 15 minutes earlier to set everything up and not be out of breath from the run!
So much for our planning.
The day was cloudy. Not nearly as good as the day before but all made the best of it.
As my joints were not cooperating, I chose to stay near the car and read, Peter & Doug walked off to take pictures and Molly was pushed in her cart (has only 3 legs and doing so well) by Heidi to a field of flowers where she planted herself to do some sketching. Her work is so detailed, it is amazing and many hikers stopped to look and comment.

Following our morning at the Maroon Bells, we chose to drive into Aspen to find breakfast. We found a place named "Boogies". We had a table outside on the 2nd floor deck. Very pleasant way to take in the sites and have a meal. Headed back to camp after breakfast. Checked out water damage --- none! and decided what to do for the rest of the day.

Pleasant morning and in a very pleasant locale! Will be heading back there this fall hopefully when the aspen have changed colors!

Camping Trip

Getting ready to head out on a camping trip for the weekend.
Doug & Heidi invited us to share the weekend with them camping.
We are headed South and West toward Aspen. We are going to a place called the US Forest Service Difficult Campground. Difficult Campground is located within the boundaries of the White River National Forest at an elevation of 8,180 feet.

This will be our first time camping in about 5 years. The last time we camped was just overnite in the Tetons. This will be for 3 days. Will my back handle it? Time will tell. Keep posted.

While there we will hopefully be able to go the Maroon Bells. A place that we have heard about for years from other photographers as a great place to go. Anytime of the day should be good for pictures. Will let you know what we find.

Preparing for cool weather at nite....expected to be in 30's or 40's.