Hike Yesterday: ElkHorn and Crow Peaks

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

Went for a nice 11.5 mile hike yesterday to the top of two peaks. Got a bunch of good pictures, and a few videos

Pics:
http://mccombs.scott.googlepages.com/elkhorn2008hike
Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hpRJypJpkU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wX4hHHCKn8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr8Tqcqzf_A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ9m_Uzd3n0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCsW0vGUiEM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkYxEp6kw4s

[LA_MERC_goose]

How long did it take LT? That's one of the things I really miss about Denver ... the freaking awesome trails. My dad and I went a few times and man it was lovely. I go back to Denver on the 24th and I'm gonna take my camera and do a trail or two while I there ... see if I can top LT's pics ... doubt it, though. :D

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

Took about 4 hours total (I wasn't in a rush). The views were just awesome man. I came into the clearing on the saddle between the peaks and just stopped. Was blown away (could have been the 20+ mph winds though). Almost lost my hat at one point! Only 9600+ feet at Crow...but still awesome

[LA_MERC_YellowDog]

Awesome views man, those pictures were great. I like the one where the 2 trails split.

[LA_MERC_goose]

9600+ ... WTH!? Around 8000 I become stupid ... er. The lack of O2 at that level is insane.