This beautiful pass is east of Aspen, Colorado
Scenery east of Indepence Pass. La Plata Peak, a Colorado 14'er, is clearly visible in the distance.
High peaks surrounding the Maroon Valley
Some pinnacles towering high above Maroon Lake
The lake in the foreground and the Maroon Bells in the background at sunrise.
This beautiful peak is not visible from the lake, but can easily be seen beyond the lake.
Sunrise at South Maroon (left) and North Maroon (right)
The Northface and Northeast Ridge as seen from the Snowmass Trail
The impressive Northface of North Maroon Peak
It's wise to wear a helmet when climbing the Northeast Ridge.
The broad ledge to a corner that lead into another gully
I'm looking down the wide gully. Crater Lake and Maroon Lake far below.
The second gully on the normal route to North Maroon. The ridge can be seen at the end of the gully. The difficulties are increasing the higher one gets.
Class 3-4 at the end of the wide gully
Lyngve is preparing for fun class 3-4 scrambling
The two climbers I met in the wide gully. Maroon Lake can be seen far below.
I have reached the ridge, while two other climbers are on their way down.
I'm above the crux. The chimney is below the snow-covered rocks. Notice the fixed rope.
Lyngve on top of Maroon Peak
On top of North Maroon with spectacular views of South Maroon, which I climbed in July-2001. The ridge in-between is a classic traverse in the lower 5 class.
The blue Maroon Lake as seen from North Maroon Peak
I met the climbers again shortly after I retreated from the cold and windy summit.
Below the crux (chimney) after my abseil. My rope is easy to see, while the fixed rope is barely visible.
Standing on the corner between the wide gully #1 and the wide gully #2. This photo shows the wide gully #2
The eastface of South Maroon. I climbed one of the steep snow-gullies, when I successfully reached this summit in 2001.
Maroon Lake later in the afternoon. The 'Deadly Bells' beyond the lake.
