Finally done with work, I headed out of Denver. Other than a detour outside Fairplay, the drive South along highway 285 was typical. After a stop in Pitkin, I headed to camp along Middle Quartz Creek. Evening light was perfect. The next morning we made a run over Napoleon Pass. After a short visit to TinCup, we headed over Cumberland Pass back to Pitkin and camp. It’s hard to beat summer time in Colorado:).

Some great light for our first evening at camp. Always love the views from this camp along Middle Quartz Creek.

Some really great light. I was enjoying it and happy to be out with friends.

Double rainbow.

A fine sunset to end the night.

My pal Dave coming into camp the next morning.

Making our way up Napoleon Pass.

A beautiful morning on the trail.

Stopped to check out an old mine. Entrance was closed up.

Some most fantastic views as we made our way to the top of the pass.

We stopped to take in the views for a bit.

Mike, Dominick and Dave. FJ60, FJ80 and a FJ40.

Looking over towards Cumberland Pass.

Colorado Columbines:).

Some damn fine views at the top of Napoleon Pass. Looking northwest to Taylor Park.

At the top of Napoleon Pass: 12,034ft.

More views:). Looking back towards Pitkin and Ohio City. Quartz Dome in the distance.

Dave dropping down Napoleon Pass, heading towards TinCup.

Back into the woods. A tight section of trail.

Stopped at the Gold Cup Mine for lunch.

More of the Gold Cup Mine.

The old steam engine for the Gold Cup Mine.

Making our way into TinCup after Napoleon Pass. We’d take Cumberland Pass to get back to Pitkin and camp.