This week’s photo challenge is GRAND.
If you want to grasp the grandiosity of the Rocky Mountains, all you have to do is climb a 14er (a 14,000 foot plus peak) and take a look around.
These photos are from Mt. Sneffels (14,150 ft.) in September 2011.
And these, from Handies Peak (14,048 ft.) in September 2012.
Sharing these photos makes me realize I need to go climb some more mountains!
Other interpretations of GRAND can be found here.
A String of Pearls 
Dec 09, 2013 @ 13:10:18
Rather you than me… 14000 odd feet is heavy on the legs and lungs!! š
Dec 09, 2013 @ 20:03:00
Yes, but the views, THE VIEWS! š
Dec 14, 2013 @ 21:06:16
LOVE the photos!
Dec 15, 2013 @ 09:33:57
Thank you! It was a fun theme.
Dec 19, 2013 @ 16:42:09
Girlfriend! How can you climb those snow-topped mountains in shorts and a short-sleeved shirt?! What a trooper! Boy, you must be one of those folks who can walk in snow with flip-flops on. These pics sure are grand! And just love the beautiful pic of the flowers! How lovely it must’ve been to see ’em way up there!
Dec 19, 2013 @ 16:47:52
It was indeed incredibly beautiful! This was in August so it was pretty nice outside plus I was walking almost straight up so I plenty warm. Thanks for looking!