With the Freedom Climb over, we, the band, decided to do a little exploration on our own. We headed to a place called Hanging Lake, near Glenwood Springs, CO. This was only a 1.5 mile hike, but it was all up, and when I say up, I mean up! But it was worth it! Although the lake was not big, it was beautiful, a turquoise color with a wide waterfall feeding it (see the pics). Above the lake on another trail that went up, was another water fall with water springing from the rocks in the side of the rocks (see the pics). We also found the chipmunks were very friendly...actually just hungry and they would come right up to you looking for food.
After coming down from Hanging Lake, we headed over to Aspen and the Maroon Bells which are a series of mountain peaks. This is also a National Park. Fortunately the walk from the parking lot to the lake in front of the Maroon Bells was a short walk. The views were amazing (see the pics)! From there we heading back home via Independence Pass, which is closed during the winter. Fortunately for us, its summer! Woot woot! It was an awesome trip to the pass which was just over 12,000 ft. This is also the Continental Divide. At the top we got out and took breath-taking pictures. The sun was just setting as we were leaving giving us even more amazing pictures.
After leaving Independence Pass, we headed straight for dinner in Breckenridge.
Today was the last day the team was together and we all had an amazing time. God was speaking to each of us during this time, challenging us in ways that expanded our territory. We had so many compliments on the worship, numerous ladies stating that all the worship team members were really worshipping and not trying to show off. They said that brought an aspect of worship that really lead the ladies into worship.
If I heard Kate correctly, she has been asked to do the same thing in September 2015...I'm for it!
I want to thank everyone who donated to our team and helping us get to Breckenridge and back. I also want to thank everyone who was praying for us while we were there. I pray God richly blesses you all!
This will be the last post until the next trip. Thanks again folks!
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| On the way to Hanging Lake via I-70 |
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At the trailhead to Hanging Lake
Getting our hiking on! |
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Thomas and me on the way up to
Hanging Lake |
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| Mr Dan Miller, BEAST! |
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| The Team (minus me) to Hanging Lake |
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| Water fall below Hanging Lake |
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| A thoughtful Dan |
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| Hanging Lake |
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| Waterfall at Hanging Lake |
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| Behind the water fall at Hanging Lake |
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| Thomas |
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| Friendly chipmunks |
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Water sprouting from the rocks
at Hanging Lake |
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| Maroon Bells |
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| View of Independence Pass |
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| View from Independence Pass |
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| Independence Pass |
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| Independence Pass |
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| The Ride to Breckenridge |
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