Rocky Mountain National Park by Mike Graf

Author:Mike Graf
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780762784127
Publisher: Falcon Guides

Dad sped up. “Honey! James! Morgan!” he called out, but his voice was lost in the clouds and wind.

Dad continued on, picking his way between cairns. Soon, he saw the silhouettes of several ghostlike figures in front of him. One of them was leaning on a sign.

He quickly got close enough to realize it was his family standing at the trail junction along with several other hikers. He hurried until he was within earshot. “I don’t think we should separate anymore,” Dad announced breathlessly.

“I completely agree,” Mom said.

The family stood at the summit watching the wind blow clouds across the mountain plateau.

“Not much of a view right now,” Dad managed to say. He quickly checked the elevation. “We’re at 12,324 feet,” he called out.

“We made it to our highest point yet,” Morgan said.

Mom looked at her family, all bundled up and shivering. “Perhaps we should head down now.”

As soon as the family dropped off Flattop’s summit, the wind calmed down and the clouds dissipated. Beautiful views of mountains, forests, and lakes were visible once again.

The family continued plunging down, eventually making their way back into the forest. There they slowed and shed some of their clothes. While taking off her jacket, Mom looked at Dad. “You know,” she suggested, “why don’t we all take a day off tomorrow and spend some time in Estes Park? That way we can get some rest and decide if a Longs Peak climb really is the thing to do.”

Dad recalled the moment of panic he felt on Flattop when he couldn’t see his family. He also thought about his retwisted ankle. “I think that’s a great idea,” he agreed.

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