Trinchera Peak, San Isabel National Forest, CO

During our 4th of July camping w.e., we attempted to climb Trinchera Peak, 13,517 feet, about 100 feet less than Wheeler Peak, New Mexico's tallest mountain. Needless to say, we didn't quite make it to the top...

Jim stopped at the tree line and enjoyed the views. I made it up to the saddle. From there there still was a steep climb along the ridge to the top. The views from the saddle were fabulous as you can see in the picture below. On the ridge to the north we could see mountain sheep with several lambs, grazing.

Tundra in flower.