County Highpoints - Las Animas County »  Viewing 18     [Image 12 of 39]  :: Jump To  
  First slide Previous slide      Show/Hide EXIF Info Index Page Start/Stop the slide show      Next slide Last slide
 
  
Comment: My friend Tim relaxes on a large igneous outcropping.
9 * The igneous dikes radiating from West Spanish Peak are evident all around. These dikes were emplaced within sedimentary rocks. Following erosion, only the igneous rocks remain. * 2048 x 1536 * (1.18MB)

12 * 2048 x 1536 * (1.34MB)

13 * 1536 x 2048 * (1.43MB)

15 * Nearing treeline at 12,000 feet, our ascent ridge is easily seen ahead. * 2048 x 1536 * (1.48MB)

17 * Looking down from about 12,250 feet upon our ascent line. * 2048 x 1536 * (1.47MB)
Next slide
 
18.jpg - 2048 x 1536 - (1.45MB)
7/16/05 7:36 AM
19 * An interesting pipe feature. I believe there must've been a defect in the sedimentary rock that the igneous intrusion filled in order to make this feature. * 1536 x 2048 * (1.5MB)

20 * Tim was a little ahead of me. * 1536 x 2048 * (1.09MB)

21 * 2048 x 1536 * (1.33MB)

22 * 1536 x 2048 * (1.36MB)

23 * Our ascent line is seen here. We were on all four's for most of the ascent. The face of the mountain is fully comprised of talus. * 1536 x 2048 * (1.39MB)
Photos Home