With the heavy snow year in Colorado, very little of the high country is open to hiking.

Lost Creek Wilderness is fairly snow free, though, and it continues to entrance me.

The wide open spaces, those gorgeous and unique looking red rocks and the views that encompass not only the Continental Divide, but also the not-so-distant Pikes Peak.

I really can't phrase the description better than local guide book author Gerry Roach:

"You can hike hours through trees, then burst upon a private universe far above roads and cities. These summits let you taste freedom and touch the sky. They will draw you back."

This past Saturday, my friends Mark, "Tall Dave" and Tara decided to join me to summit Bison Peak.

On the way up to Bison Peak

At "only" 12400', it is peak most peak baggers ignore. If you want to see few people and explore a magnificent area, I suggest this peak.

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