As you approach the top of the valley on this trail you finally break free of treeline. Above you is the ridgeline of Flattop Mountain, still covered deep in the winter snows.

When I reached this point it was around 8:00, and the skies were still pure blue and the sunshine was reflecting off of the snow-covered slopes.

I was still thinking that I had timed this hike perfectly...

 

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