hikemaster's Photobucket 07-07 Mills Lake album media

Hikemaster Scott prepares to begin the Mills Lake hike from the Bear Lake Parking Area

hikemaster — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:26:46 MDT

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Hikemaster Scott prepares to begin the Mills Lake hike from the Bear Lake Parking Area - MillsLake001.jpg

Hikemaster Scott discusses pine bark beetle with his 11 YMCA hikers.

hikemaster — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:26:41 MDT

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Hikemaster Scott discusses pine bark beetle with his 11 YMCA hikers. - MillsLake004.jpg

Peter, Susan, Zach, Mark, and Tom (back), at Alberta Falls

hikemaster — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:26:37 MDT

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Peter, Susan, Zach, Mark, and Tom (back), at Alberta Falls - MillsLake006.jpg

Hikemaster Scott discusses the difference between spruce and fir trees, as YMCA hiker Tom listens in.

hikemaster — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:26:31 MDT

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Hikemaster Scott discusses the difference between spruce and fir trees, as YMCA hiker Tom listens in. - MillsLake007.jpg

Hikemaster Scott asks his hikers what the biggest killer of trees in RMNP is. Do you know?

hikemaster — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:26:26 MDT

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Hikemaster Scott asks his hikers what the biggest killer of trees in RMNP is. Do you know? - MillsLake008.jpg

The biggest killer of trees in RMNP is the wind. Hikemaster Scott explains this as YMCA hikers look on. Scott's brother Matt (left) looks on.

hikemaster — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:26:20 MDT

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The biggest killer of trees in RMNP is the wind. Hikemaster Scott explains this as YMCA hikers look on. Scott's brother Matt (left) looks on. - MillsLake009.jpg

Hikemaster Scott examines a limber pine tree along the trail to Mills Lake.

hikemaster — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:26:12 MDT

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Hikemaster Scott examines a limber pine tree along the trail to Mills Lake. - MillsLake011.jpg

Mills Lake on a calm, overcast morning. The cool hiking conditions were quite welcome.

hikemaster — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:26:07 MDT

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Mills Lake on a calm, overcast morning. The cool hiking conditions were quite welcome. - MillsLake014.jpg

Matt and Christine enjoy the view into Glacier Gorge from Mills Lake.

hikemaster — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:26:04 MDT

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Matt and Christine enjoy the view into Glacier Gorge from Mills Lake. - MillsLake015.jpg

YMCA hikers eat lunch on rocks next to Mills Lake.

hikemaster — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:26:00 MDT

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YMCA hikers eat lunch on rocks next to Mills Lake. - MillsLake017.jpg

Longs Peak (left) and Pagoda Mountain (middle) dominate the view from Mills Lake.

hikemaster — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:25:55 MDT

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Longs Peak (left) and Pagoda Mountain (middle) dominate the view from Mills Lake. - MillsLake020.jpg

Christine and Matt, at Mills Lake.

hikemaster — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:25:48 MDT

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Christine and Matt, at Mills Lake. - MillsLake030.jpg

YMCA hikers at Mills Lake. Front: Marybeth and Corinne. Back: Christine, Matt, Tom, Susan, Mark, Peter, Zach.

hikemaster — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:25:43 MDT

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YMCA hikers at Mills Lake. Front: Marybeth and Corinne. Back: Christine, Matt, Tom, Susan, Mark, Peter, Zach. - MillsLake032.jpg

Hikemaster Scott poses at Mills Lake with Peter, Susan, Mark, Zach, and Tom

hikemaster — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:25:39 MDT

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Hikemaster Scott poses at Mills Lake with Peter, Susan, Mark, Zach, and Tom - MillsLake033.jpg

Hiking along the Mills Lake trail.

hikemaster — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:25:34 MDT

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Hiking along the Mills Lake trail. - MillsLake036.jpg

The 11 YMCA hikers to Mills Lake did a great job. Here, they are returning towards the trailhead.

hikemaster — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:25:23 MDT

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The 11 YMCA hikers to Mills Lake did a great job. Here, they are returning towards the trailhead. - MillsLake037.jpg

Matt and Christine enjoy the view from Bear Lake.

hikemaster — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:25:16 MDT

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Matt and Christine enjoy the view from Bear Lake. - MillsLake038.jpg