#chasmlake

Climing Longs, and yes I say climbing because this was not hike, was hands down the most physically and mentally challenging thing i've been through. We were literally climbing straight up the back side of this mountain. We tightroped along the edge of a mountain with rocks on one side, and a cliff on our other. And before you even get to all the rocks, we had hiked 7 miles (not including our 3 mile unplanned detour). Maybe we should have been more prepared, maybe we should have had a map, but it all added to the experience. I have never been more proud of myself than i was in this moment.

#chasmlake #rockymountainnationalpark #besthikes (at Lyons, Colorado)

@boss.mom_coffee it’s about two hours up. Sunrise is spectacular. @visitestespark @visitcolorado @estesparkcolorado @rockynps #longspeak #chasmlake #sunrise #summerintherockies #mountains (at Estes Park, Colorado)

Chasm Lake, Longs Peak, Colorado 06/15/2017

All this snow is reminding me that I REALLY need to get to the mountains 😬 #mountains #hiking #colorado #longspeak #thediamond #chasmlake #sunrise #rmnp #themountainsarecalling #optoutside

Check out the post: http://hikingandnatureangela.blogspot.com/2016/09/chasm-lake-rmnp-september-4-2016.html

Chasm Lake view when you get an alpine start! Can you spot the climber? #chasmlake #thediamond #rmnp #frontrange (at Chasm Lake)