Working my way up Frigid Air Pass... you can't help but stop to admire the view every few minutes. ๐Ÿ‘€

The climb is tough...really tough! But the view just gets better the higher you go! ๐Ÿ”ญ๐Ÿ˜

Take 30 seconds to join me for some hiking. ๐Ÿฅพ๐Ÿ” You'll feel better afterwards!
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It may be July, but that doesn't mean the mountain snow is 100% gone yet. Keep that in mind when planning your next hiking, camping, or backpacking trip so you can prepare properly instead of becoming the next news story.

Read more ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://thenextsummit.org/mountain-rescue-aspen-saves-stranded-hikers-on-four-pass-loop-at-snowmass-lake/ #news #fourpassloop

Mountain Rescue Aspen Saves Stranded Hikers on Four Pass Loop at Snowmass Lake

PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO - Two hikers attempting the popular Four Pass Loop near Aspen were rescued this week by Mountain Rescue Aspen after becoming stranded near Snowmass Lake. The rescue operation, initiated by a Garmin InReach SOS alert, underscores the vital importance of backcountry preparedness. Here are more details and advice from officials on how to avoid ending up in a similar situation yourself. Incident DetailsThe Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center received an alert at 9:27 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, from Garmin Company regarding an SOS activation in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area. The hikers, having lost their

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