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[cardinal]

It has been awhile since I have posted anything as I have been so busy. I feel guilty when I see John, Ed and others constantly updating the post with great pictures. Anyway, I along with my son and good friend decided to hike up Mt Alice as our long hike on our five day hiking trip. I was wanting to hike up via the Lion Lake route and then down Boudler-Grand Pass but they weren't as certian of that route so we elected to go up and down via the Boulder-Grand pass route. It was a day that didn't look too promising out of the gate as you didn't see any stars (we started at around 4 AM) and as daylight approached there were definitely clouds. It was never a clear day but at the same time we never did get rained on one bit. We ran into one person, a free lance writer that does some work for The Backpacker. We had just arrived at the summit when he approched via the Lion Lake route. I wish we had taken that route. I would encourage anyone thinking about doing this hike to go for it. It is very rewarding and the vantage point from Mt Alice is very unique when compared to other Mt destinations. A few pictures are below. Finally - HAPPY Thanksgiving to all. I think we all have something to be thankful for despite the current tough economy and one is RMNP!!!! What would we do without it!!!!

The pic below is looking back east on the way up in the early morning hours. It is not a good pic as there was not enough exposure and I didn't have a tripod so it is very much fuzzy!

The pic below is of the three of us resting at the Thunder Lake cabin. I was up there in early June and at that time it was completely covered in snow, absent about one foot of the roof. I had posted a pic of that day back in June. Hard to beleive there can be that much accumulation of snow.

The pic below is of the three of us at Lake of Many Winds. Boy, was that lake appropriately named! We felt little wind until we reached that lake.

The pic below is a look back at the vast tundra that leads you to Mt Alice. This part is a very easy hike.

The pic below is from the summit looking at the big three - Longs, Meeker and ChiefsHead with Pagota just barely visable.

This is a pana from Mt Alice looking to the north. From the right you see McHenry's, then Powell Peak, then Taylor Peak and then in the very far distance Otis and Hallets. You can see it more clearly when blown up.

The pic below is just below the Mt Alice summit looking down at Lion Lake 1 & 2. At the top of this pic and to the upper right is Mt Orton (most of it - the top is cut off) and the tundra that leads you to ChiefsHead.

The pic below is looking down the pass and at Lake of Many Freakin Winds and then Thumder Lake in the distance.

The final pic is of the inlet stream feeding Thunder Lake.

[soatley]

Another great report. I have done this hike from the Lion Lakes side down to Thunder, and we were lucky to have a perfect weather day. No bad hikes in Wild Basin.

Sandy O

[Becky J.]

I am glad you felt guilty. Great report and pics.

Becky J.

[NWA395]

Looks like a great trip.

[John]

Did this one with Aaron and Glenn...It's a fantastic hike. Great report!!!

[Aaron]

It's definitely an incredible hike.

--Aaron

[Rhonda]

Love your pictures. Especially the one looking down the pass at Lake of Many Freakin Winds and Thunder Lake in the distance. Excellent perspective!

[DeeCeeM]

Great report and pics - thanks for sharing.

[iceberg]

Love all the shots from the summit. Great perspective on the other mountains.