Shadeless escapades in Colorado country

To start off, a disclaimer. I don't know if we're breaking any comraderhood guidelines here by posting updates in which the shades are not present, but we figured everyone would like to know what two very cool comrades were up to for the last week of July...

Emily at Claire's fam Ranch in Colorado! In case you guys weren't aware, Claire and Emily are serious mountaineers. Peaking 13,000 ft. mountains serious. Of course we do lawns too.





Bush-wacking for hours didn't bother us a bit! It must be that comraderhood optimism and enthusiasm shining through.

Climbing Gunnison. Edge of Rockies and West Elk Wilderness. Of course we NEVER doubted making it to the top....



And we made it!


We slipped and slid our way down--much easier.


Second backpacking trip (13 miles/day. hardcore.)


And the farmhouse! A magical trip, even without the shades!