391.Mount MassiveEarly in the morning on Tuesday, 27 June, 2017, my good Buddy Dave Granillo and I headed out to hike the 14,429 foot peak of Mount Massive located in the Sawatch range near the mountain town of Leadville, about 2 ½ hours west of Denver. The weather was mild and sunny with temperatures at the peak holding in the mid 50’s, and with a powerful 30+ M.P.H. wind out of the west. Though still spiritual and therapeutic in nature, this was a particularly grueling trek for me. Walking was labored and awkward due to the two facts that one, my arm was still in a sling as a result of the recent surgical repair to my clavicle (collar bone/cycling accident), and two, I had, without any later regret, decided to bring both of the big cameras up the hill with me in their respective belt holsters, adding both weight and bulk. Dave powered up the hill like a mountain goat, and his patience with me that day is greatly appreciated! A truly amazing journey that started well below tree line, spanned more than 13.5 miles round trip, and ascended close to 4400 vertical feet in total. The pictures are arranged chronologically, and there was a bit of a haze that day on the way up, so you will notice some better valley and long-range shots towards the end. Please enjoy and I always welcome and enjoy any comments or feedback you may have!
