Another year in Rocky Mountain National Park! This spring we were there one week after a late, but major snowstorm. Many of our trail plans were rearranged but we still logged a lot of miles with great views. First off, the obligatory annual photo op:
The first official hike was a new trail for us, beautiful with a slow climb. We had thought that a whole morning in the car would make for little legs raring to go but as you can see, the little legs conked out around the usual nap time. So we shortened our trip and decided that we'd all take a break in the meadow. The boys slept while we girls relaxed to the soundtrack of water rushing over rocks and a light breeze through the pines. It was fantastic.
On day two we got significantly higher up...
...and sassier.
Our most ambitious hike of the trip was a six mile round trip, most of it in deep, deep snow pack. Luca was amazing. Every step on her own two (and at one point very cold) feet.
On our last full day we picked a shorter (and flatter) hike...
...and ate at our favorite BBQ place...
...before meeting up with the other Colorado Cottage guests for a campfire and Smores.
On our way out of town, we spent a couple of hours scrambling around our favorite bouldering spot.
This girl logged over 15 trail miles without complaint and earned seven trail badges. Rockstar!
See you next year Colorado!
