An overnight backpacking trip to Comanche Peak Wilderness and northern Rocky Mountain National Park

The Mummy Range is my favorite range of mountains  in Rocky Mountain National Park.  Remote feeling, aesthetically pleasing, wonderful for off-trail hiking and a little of the beaten path vs other parts of the park and nearby areas.

I had to work the 5th of July,so  I decided to do a quick overnighter and explore the very northern part of this range via the Comanche Peak Wilderness near Pingree Park.

My original plan was to hike up to Stormy Peaks Pass, hike along the ridge to Comanche Peak and then  down to some lakes and back to the car.

Alas, the (possible) weather changed the route but it was still a very satisfying backpacking trip.

The morning started a little later than intended as well. But sometimes enjoy a relaxing morning with your someone, talking and drinking coffee is sometimes even more important than backpacking.

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