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Mountains.social is a Mastodon server focusing on hiking, mountaineering, climbing, backpacking and the outdoors.

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Mountains.social is a Mastodon server focusing on hiking, mountaineering, climbing, backpacking and the outdoors.

This server has a post size of up to 2362 characters.

https://mountains.social

You can find out more at https://mountains.social/about or contact the admin @bergmeister

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Tim Stanton

@TimKStanton@mstdn.social · 2 weeks ago

#SilentSunday

#Colorado #mountains #reflection #hiking #backpacking #reflections #nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside #photography

Photo of mountain ridge as viewed from shoreline of reflective lake. Reflection of ridge and puffy white clouds are seen in lake in foreground.

This is part of the Gore Mountain Range north of Vail, Colorado. The lake is Piney Lake and is at the trailhead of Upper Piney Trail which I hiked last week to a series of cascading waterfalls. The falls are at the base of this ridge. I had a view of this ridge most of the way to the falls. — Photo of mountain ridge as viewed from shoreline of reflective lake. Reflection of ridge and puffy white clouds are seen in lake in foreground. This is part of the Gore Mountain Range north of Vail, Colorado. The lake is Piney Lake and is at the trailhead of Upper Piney Trail which I hiked last week to a series of cascading waterfalls. The falls are at the base of this ridge. I had a view of this ridge most of the way to the falls.

Tim Stanton

@TimKStanton@mstdn.social · 2 weeks ago

Look who’s dining out! The largest animals, by far, that I saw on my adventures in #Colorado were not on a trail, but next to a house in a neighborhood that abutted one of the trailheads. While walking to my car after a hike, I saw four #moose (two in pic) chomping on some delicious shrubs and trees next to the house. 🤣 This is a zoomed in photo— definitely kept my distance. #wildlife #nature #photography

#MountainMonday #PhotoMonday #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #mountains

Photo of two moose standing among trees and shrubs next to a house. The bull in foreground has large set of antlers.

Near trailhead to South Willowbrook Trail, Silverthorne. — Photo of two moose standing among trees and shrubs next to a house. The bull in foreground has large set of antlers. Near trailhead to South Willowbrook Trail, Silverthorne.

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@TimKStanton@mstdn.social replied · 2 weeks ago

I hiked by so many beautiful scenes during my recent trip to #Colorado. Here are pics of some colorful flowering plants that were growing along the trail that I hiked in Red Rocks Park, outside Denver. #BloomScrolling #hiking #mountains

#flower #nature #photography #landscape #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #flowers #WildFlower #WildFlowers #GetOutside #backpacking

Photo closeup of purple flowering plant in open field of grass. The field extends to the horizon. Blue sky with puffy white clouds overhead.

Photo closeup of yellow flowering plant (rabbitbrush) in open field of grass. Large red rock formation in background. Blue sky with puffy white clouds overhead.

Tim Stanton

@TimKStanton@mstdn.social · 2 weeks ago

#SilentSunday

#Colorado #mountains #reflection #hiking #backpacking #reflections #nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside #photography

Tim Stanton

@TimKStanton@mstdn.social · 2 weeks ago

This was my last decent view of the valley in Silverthorne today as I descended on the last hike of my trip to #Colorado. This was a very scenic hike as we hiked partway up a pass along a stream to a series of waterfalls. It’s been a great trip! I’ll post more pics of the trip once I return. 😀⛰️ #FootpathFriday #mountains #nature

#hiking #photography #landscape #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #backpacking

Photo of footpath winding around the side of a steep mountain. The trail is lined with bright yellow trees (aspens that have turned autumn colors). A mountain range is seen off in the distance. Gray clouds overhead.

South Willowbrook Trail. — Photo of footpath winding around the side of a steep mountain. The trail is lined with bright yellow trees (aspens that have turned autumn colors). A mountain range is seen off in the distance. Gray clouds overhead. South Willowbrook Trail.

Tim Stanton

@TimKStanton@mstdn.social · 3 weeks ago

Here are some of the beautiful views that I had while hiking to the waterfalls today. Beginning of hike had full view of mountain ridge that I was hiking to, as well as the meadow that contained the stream that flowed from the falls. The falls were near the base of the ridge shown in upper left pic. #Colorado #mountains #hiking

#nature #landscape #photography #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #backpacking #GetOutside

Photo of valley looking back away from ridge. I am at a higher elevation than valley and getting close to ridge. The part of the stream that is well downstream from the falls is shown meandering through the meadow.

Upper Piney Trail. — Photo of valley looking back away from ridge. I am at a higher elevation than valley and getting close to ridge. The part of the stream that is well downstream from the falls is shown meandering through the meadow. Upper Piney Trail.

Photo of trail with view of ridge as I am getting closer to it. Green trees in foreground.

Upper Piney Trail. — Photo of trail with view of ridge as I am getting closer to it. Green trees in foreground. Upper Piney Trail.

Photo of mountain ridge as viewed from partway up the trail. I am now at a higher elevation and closer to the ridge. Green trees and field of grass in foreground on sloping hillside.

Upper Piney Trail. — Photo of mountain ridge as viewed from partway up the trail. I am now at a higher elevation and closer to the ridge. Green trees and field of grass in foreground on sloping hillside. Upper Piney Trail.

Photo from beginning of hike showing expansive meadow with mountain ridge at far end. Blue sky with puffy white clouds overhead.

Upper Piney Trail. This ridge contains Mt Powell which is just to the left and out of view. — Photo from beginning of hike showing expansive meadow with mountain ridge at far end. Blue sky with puffy white clouds overhead. Upper Piney Trail. This ridge contains Mt Powell which is just to the left and out of view.

Tim Stanton

@TimKStanton@mstdn.social · 3 weeks ago

In the spirit of #WaterfallWednesday, I hiked into the mountains outside Vail today to a series of cascading waterfalls! Here is one of the waterfalls (left pic). To take the pic, I needed to scramble down a steep class II/III rock formation (pic on right by Lori H.). A beautiful hike including views of an expansive meadow and mountain ridge. #Colorado #mountains #waterfall

#nature #landscape #photography #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #waterfalls #hiking #backpacking #GetOutside

Photo of me taking photo of waterfall in other pic. I am seen at a great distance away at the bottom of a steep rock formation that I scrambled down to take the pic. The waterfall is not in this view, which is why I climbed down to get a full view of the waterfall for the photo on the left.

Photo by Lori H. — Photo of me taking photo of waterfall in other pic. I am seen at a great distance away at the bottom of a steep rock formation that I scrambled down to take the pic. The waterfall is not in this view, which is why I climbed down to get a full view of the waterfall for the photo on the left. Photo by Lori H.

Photo of waterfall as viewed from the base. Pool of water in foreground. Large boulders and rock formations on each side. Green foliage above the falls.

I took this pic at three miles into Upper Piney Trail. — Photo of waterfall as viewed from the base. Pool of water in foreground. Large boulders and rock formations on each side. Green foliage above the falls. I took this pic at three miles into Upper Piney Trail.

Tim Stanton

@TimKStanton@mstdn.social · 3 weeks ago

Hiked up to a ridge outside of Vail today. The meadows (top left) at lower elevations were just as picturesque as the views from the top (top right). With rain clouds moving in and with the sounds of distant thunder, we hurried down the trail (bottom row). Only caught a few drops of rain this time! #Colorado #mountains #hiking

#nature #photography #landscape #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #backpacking #GetOutside

Photo of trail heading straight down to valley. Dark stormy clouds over valley and some rain is seen falling.

Shrine Ridge Trail on descent. — Photo of trail heading straight down to valley. Dark stormy clouds over valley and some rain is seen falling. Shrine Ridge Trail on descent.

Photo of trail winding to the right. Dark stormy clouds immediately overhead. Rain is falling just past the bend in the trail. Silhouette of mountain range off in the distance.

Shrine Ridge Trail on descent. — Photo of trail winding to the right. Dark stormy clouds immediately overhead. Rain is falling just past the bend in the trail. Silhouette of mountain range off in the distance. Shrine Ridge Trail on descent.

Photo of distant mountain range as viewed from top of mountain ridge that I hiked up to. Red rocky ground in foreground sloping down to valley. Green evergreen trees in valley. Dark stormy clouds overhead.

Shrine Ridge Trail on Shrine Ridge. — Photo of distant mountain range as viewed from top of mountain ridge that I hiked up to. Red rocky ground in foreground sloping down to valley. Green evergreen trees in valley. Dark stormy clouds overhead. Shrine Ridge Trail on Shrine Ridge.

Photo of long meadow with mountain range at horizon. Meadow has evergreen trees on each side. Gray stormy clouds overhead.

Shrine Ridge Trail. — Photo of long meadow with mountain range at horizon. Meadow has evergreen trees on each side. Gray stormy clouds overhead. Shrine Ridge Trail.

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T. J. Bombadil

@c_dan4th@mstdn.social · 2 months ago

The five-day “Mini” Backpack is something we do with our 7th and 8th-grade Scouts every two years. This year, we had an eleventh-hour destination change from #colorado’s Flat Tops Wilderness to the much less fire-hazardous West Elks Wilderness near Durango.

Day 1: Trailhead to Middle Creek along the Lowline. Lots of cows and a forest fire scar. Water scarcity and everyone getting used to heavy backpacks and steep climbs. Crew working to come together.
#wilderness #backpacking #ScoutsBSA

A group of four children is sitting around a campsite with tents in the background. They are engaged in a cooking activity near a small fire pit, surrounded by grass and trees. The atmosphere is relaxed, with the children wearing outdoor clothing and hats.

A group of 16 people, including children and adults, stands together in a forested area. They are wearing blue shirts and carrying backpacks, ready for a hiking adventure. The background features tall trees and a grassy clearing.

A dense aspen forest with tall white trunks and green foliage, illuminated by sunlight. Fallen logs and thick grass are visible on the forest floor, creating a serene natural atmosphere.

A hiker stands on a trail surrounded by tall, burned trees in a post-wildfire landscape. The sky is partly cloudy, and green vegetation is starting to grow among the charred remains. A large backpack is worn by the hiker,

T. J. Bombadil

@c_dan4th@mstdn.social · 2 months ago

#backpacking Day 4: Motivated Scouts up and out early and up the climb from 11,300 to 12,450 at Storm Pass. Views keep getting better. Lounging on the summit and then the long descent into Mill Creek.

Unfortunately, I’d spent less time researching the southern valley. The map showed the trail next to the creek for most of the way, but it was usually 100’ above the creek which was in a deep gorge. Finally found another cramped campsite and gratefully set up camp after a long, mighty day.

A group of hikers stands on a mountain trail, surrounded by a scenic landscape of hills and valleys. They are wearing blue shirts and various hats, with some posing playfully. Several backpacks and gear are scattered on the ground around them. The sky is blue.

A panoramic view of a forested valley surrounded by towering rock formations and mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Several hikers can be seen in the distance amid various trees, including healthy green foliage and some dead trees.

A panoramic view of a mountainous landscape with hikers ascending a rocky slope. Lush green valleys and distinct rock formations are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

A scenic mountain view at dawn, featuring silhouetted peaks against a gradient sky of blue, pink, and orange hues. A few stars are visible in the twilight sky.

T. J. Bombadil

@c_dan4th@mstdn.social replied · 2 months ago

#backpacking Day 5/5: a pre-dawn reappearance of Steve, our missing adult set the tone for the day: reintegration with the rest of the world and a glorious downhill hike through spectacular rock towers in the ever-gentler Mill Creek Valley. Scouts set a ferocious pace over the last five miles and gratefully reached the cars in time for a short drive to an early lunch in Gunnison.

I’m so proud of these kids. They became strong, motivated, and self-reliant. No complaining, lots of drive.

A black and white cow stands in a grassy meadow surrounded by mountains and trees under a partly cloudy sky. The landscape features rugged cliffs in the background and another cow can be seen grazing at a distance.

A rocky mountain range with sharp peaks is visible in the background, surrounded by lush green forests and a grassy foreground. The sky is partly cloudy.

A scenic view of a mountainous landscape featuring towering cliffs and lush green forests, under a partly cloudy sky with diffused sunlight illuminating the horizon.

A group of hikers is ascending a rocky trail through a mountainous landscape, surrounded by lush greenery and towering cliffs. The sky is partly cloudy, and the scene captures a sense of adventure in nature.

T. J. Bombadil

@c_dan4th@mstdn.social · 2 months ago

Day 3: finally into the West Elks #Wilderness as we climbed the very steep trail beside South Castle Creek. Breccia towers all over the place and steep, overgrown slopes. It was startling how few people make it up here given the relative ease of access and spectacular scenery.

Set up camp in the only level spot; a campsite designed for about two tents, but we crammed in 8. Dinner amongst the flowers down at the creek and an amazing sunset.

Preparations for a big day tomorrow.

#FootpathFriday

A sunset scene with white clouds against a tall blue sky. Alpenglow frames a mountain range toward the bottom of the image. Silhouettes of evergreen trees frame the shot.

Several colorful tents crammed into a small space amidst large spruce trees. Part of an expansive view can be seen in the distance.

Two backpackers hiking up a rough trail into a partly forested high-alpine valley. The sky is partly cloudy.

A group of backpackers hiking away from the viewer through a meadow on the edge of an evergreen forest. There is a small lake in the middle distance and huge rock cliffs and towers against a blue sky in the back.

T. J. Bombadil

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Seasons of Jason 🎒

@killyourfm@layer8.space · 2 months ago

I think this is my next #backpacking trip! Yosemite high country with alpine lakes, granite passes, and a mixture of High Sierra backpacker's camps and wilderness camping.

And the midpoint would be Merced Lake, which was my destination for my first backpacking adventure last year. Time to make it happen!

Seasons of Jason 🎒

@killyourfm@layer8.space · 2 months ago

I think this is my next #backpacking trip! Yosemite high country with alpine lakes, granite passes, and a mixture of High Sierra backpacker's camps and wilderness camping.

And the midpoint would be Merced Lake, which was my destination for my first backpacking adventure last year. Time to make it happen!

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albert

@albert@mountains.social · 2 months ago

Pics from my two-night #backpacking trip to Titcomb Basin. Had some nice weather (elusive for the Wind River Range) and climbed Fremont Peak, the third highest peak in Wyoming at 4191m/13750ft.

60km/37.5miles and ~2600m/8500ft of hiking/scrambling ascent in just under 48hrs. My feet hurt 😝

#hiking

View of our camp looking at Fremont Peak in the background. You can see two tents set up in a grassy field.

Island Lake near our campsite. The lake has a small stretch of sandy beach!

Indian Basin, a less-traveled area adjacent to Titcomb Basin. Purple wildflower in the foreground with small alpine lakes and some remaining snow

View from the top of Fremont Peak. A rocky ridge with a glacier to the left.

albert

@albert@mountains.social · 2 months ago

Pics from my two-night #backpacking trip to Titcomb Basin. Had some nice weather (elusive for the Wind River Range) and climbed Fremont Peak, the third highest peak in Wyoming at 4191m/13750ft.

60km/37.5miles and ~2600m/8500ft of hiking/scrambling ascent in just under 48hrs. My feet hurt 😝

#hiking

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El Perro Negro

@elperronegro@shmg.online · 2 months ago

Classic Sierra Nevada adventure! 🏔️

Yesterday’s high-level romp along the Tajos de la Virgen ridge delivered everything you’d want from a mountain day - thrilling Grade 1 scrambling, breathtaking distant views, and that unbeatable alpine buzz. A true gem of a route! ⛰️✨

#Hiking #Backpacking #Walking #Mountains #Spain #Photography #Landscape #LandscapePhotography #Outdoors #Andalucia

Two people ascend some rocks on a mountain ridge

A group of people in colorful clothing and helmets pass along a narrow ledge with vertical rock above and below

A group of people in colorful clothing and helmets pass along a boulder strewn mountain ridge