Today the Moxies hiked Black Bear Road for a total of 6.4 miles RT. The hike started at Red Mountain Pass at an elevation of 11,018' and ascended to Black Bear Pass at 12,840'. The weather was absolutely perfect with sunny skies and light winds. It was a great day in the mountains with a great group of friends.
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Black Bear Road-Moxie Hike
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Moxie Hiking Group on Black Bear Road
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Spence (Marianne) takes in the views
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Mary Peil
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Moxies hiking up Black Bear Road
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Moxies hiking Black Bear Road
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Delores
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Barbara Larson
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Jeff Johnson
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Jeff Johnson and Julie Stone
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Jeff & Jane Marie Johnson
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Margaret and one of her best friends
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Black Bear Road frozen Pond
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Hiking Black Bear Road toward the Pass
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Black Bear Road Frozen Pond
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Candy can't understand how she got so far behind😀
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Wildflowers near frozen pond
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Looking Towards Black Bear Pass
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The Moxie's stop for a quick snack
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The Bush Family: Candy, Josie & Greg
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Black Bear Pass
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Black Bear Pass
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There is still lots of snow near Black Bear Pass
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Mary Peil enjoys the "sky pilot" wildflowers
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Moxies continue hiking up to the pass
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Candy leads Jane Marie, Delores, Spence & Barbara towards the pass
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Candy is excited to see all the snow near the pass
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Laurie & Delores hiking up to the pass
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Laurie, Barbara & Delores
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Black Bear Road near the pass
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Finally, the Moxies arrive at Black Bear Pass
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Moxies at Black Bear Pass 12,840'
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Moxies at Black Bear Pass 12,840'
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Black Bear Pass 12,840'
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This photo is for Barbara Larson's mom. (Hi Mom, I made it to the top!)
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Moxie Lunch Stop on Black Bear Pass
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Pond near Black Bear Road
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Kings Crown and Waterfalls on Black Bear Road