brianholsclaw: An early-ride photo, on the climb to the Esmerelda Pass
brianholsclaw: At the round of a switch-back on the way up Esmerelda
brianholsclaw: Pretty wild flowers. There were many out today.
brianholsclaw: Another switchback, headed up to the pass
brianholsclaw: Esmerelda Trail
brianholsclaw: Here's a nice shot looking up where my bike (and me) was headed
brianholsclaw: A scree field along the trail, getting closer to the pass
brianholsclaw: Esmerelda Trail
brianholsclaw: A pretty alpine meadow
brianholsclaw: The bikes taking a nap
brianholsclaw: Mt. Stuart in all her glory
brianholsclaw: Cascade Range, from the Esmerelda trail pass
brianholsclaw: Mt. Stuart
brianholsclaw: Looking towards the valley north of the Esmerelda pass
brianholsclaw: Heading down the steep gnarly switch-backs from the pass
brianholsclaw: More switchbacks descending from Esmerelda pass
brianholsclaw: A pretty alpine lake (Gallager Head Lake)
brianholsclaw: Our little social sub-group of the main ride. Awesome riders!