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The National Center for Atmospheric Research, in the hills above Boulder, is our primary center for in depth climate research
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The spectacular building was designed by I. M. Pei and is terminus for a network of hiking trails
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A forest fire 20 years ago permits a good view ahead
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The bottom of a snow field in mid-August
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The Colorado state flower, the blue columbine
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We had luxorious accommodations by our back country standards
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The onerous daily task of pumping and filtering water
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Sub-alpine pines with Thunder Lake in the back ground
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We heard the Brahms requiem and a portion of Mahler's 2d
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On our way up
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We day hike up above the lake
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Climbing to the saddle, called Trail Rider Pass
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Looking back past Thunder Lake
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Closer to the pass
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Finally, Trail Rider pass
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The trail continues through tundra down the other side
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The Elk Range looking north
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The Maroon Bells were named for these colors and shapes
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On our way back down
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The subalpine firs grow huddled against the winter winds
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Back to valley forest and fields
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The weather turns cold
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We depart back down the valley
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Toward the beaver ponds
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We stop at Glenn Miller's home town on the way back to Minnesota
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