First Photos!

Well, here goes - the first photos. These are all from Ali's bike rides so I'll do the best I can explaining them.

This photo is the first one he took on his first ride. (He didn't take photos on all of them). I wish I could tell you the name of the distant mountain, but I can't. This ride was from Big Elk Park to Lake Meadows. See if you can find his bike in one of the photos he took on this ride.

I know the name of this mountain - it is Mount Meeker. Poor Mount Meeker - at 13,911 feet, it doesn't quite reach 14,000 feet in elevation, so it is mostly ignored by all the hikers who think anything less than that isn't worth climbing. But, it sure is a pretty view that we saw many times during our trip. I'm guessing the road is Cabin Creek Road, but I could be wrong.

Another view of distant mountains. If you want to know anything about it, you will have to ask him.

I'm guessing this next photo is a closer shot of the mountains in the distance of the previous photo. I could be wrong. Notice the glacial lake in the center.

I'm not sure why Ali took this photo. I'm guessing he stopped here to "commune" with Mother Nature.

Ali didn't take any photos on his second ride, so sorry, none for his first trip to Johnny Park. But, his next ride was back to Johnny Park (and down to it) so no real loss. He saw this guy on the trail. Presumably, it is a Western Terrestrial Garter Snake.

Ali's last ride was definitely a pretty one. This ride was south of Lane Guest Ranch, near Pleasant Valley. Can't tell you anything about the photos, but enjoy the scenery he elected to share with us. See if you can find his bike in one of these photos too.