Early morning start in the valleyMorning alpenglow on the peaks Indy spotted some moose in the valley and pointed them out to the rest of the crewHello, friendWildflowers in “moose valley”Stopping for second breakfast at the passLovely sunshine after yesterday’s heavy rainSan Juan MountainsAnd alpine lakes down belowAnd more lakes beside the trailSunshine and smilesPlateau walkingGetting buzzed at 13,000 feet elevationWhere does the trail do next?Saying goodbye to the CDTOne of the most memorable views on the Colorado TrailHeading down a long, long series of switchbacks A weird little tunnelCamping in the canyon near the old miners cabin