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Jim Larkey | profile | all galleries >> Colorado 14'er Peak Bagging, Jul '07 Climb....Little Bear, El Diente, Antero, Democrat, & Bross >> Mt. Democrat (Elev 14,148') & Mt. Bross (Elev 14,172') tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

Mt. Democrat (Elev 14,148') & Mt. Bross (Elev 14,172')

Mount Lincoln, along with its neighbors Cameron, Democrat and Bross, are pockmarked with old mines, and much of the land is owned privately by mining companies. (A large mine still operates in nearby Climax.) In the summer of 2005, these landowners denied access to the peaks by hikers and climbers, fearing liability in the case of injury, and citing the particular dangers due to the presence of old mine workings. On August 1, 2006, the town of Alma signed a deal to lease the peaks for a nominal fee, to reduce the potential liability to the owners and free up the peaks for recreational access. (Courtesy Wikipedia)
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Kite Lake Trailhead, Dawn Alpenglow
Kite Lake Trailhead, Dawn Alpenglow
Kerry at the Saddle, on Route to Democrat
Kerry at the Saddle, on Route to Democrat
Note Other Democrat Hikers on Ridgeline
Note Other Democrat Hikers on Ridgeline
That's the Summit, Democrat
That's the Summit, Democrat
Mining Ruins, Below Democrat Summit
Mining Ruins, Below Democrat Summit
Climax Mine (Active), N of Leadville, Viewed From Summit Democrat
Climax Mine (Active), N of Leadville, Viewed From Summit Democrat
Distant Skyline, La Plata Pk on Left, Mt. Elbert Near Center, Viewed From Summit Democrat
Distant Skyline, La Plata Pk on Left, Mt. Elbert Near Center, Viewed From Summit Democrat
Buckskin Creek Drainage, Kite Lake Rd.
Buckskin Creek Drainage, Kite Lake Rd.
Mt. Bross on Distant Skyline, Viewed From Summit Democrat
Mt. Bross on Distant Skyline, Viewed From Summit Democrat
Quandary Pk (Elev 14,265') on Skyline, Platte Gulch, & Wheeler Lake
Quandary Pk (Elev 14,265') on Skyline, Platte Gulch, & Wheeler Lake
Distant Skyline, La Plata Pk (Elev 14,336) Center, Mt Elbert (Elev 14,433') on Right, Viewed From Summit Democrat
Distant Skyline, La Plata Pk (Elev 14,336") Center, Mt Elbert (Elev 14,433') on Right, Viewed From Summit Democrat
Mt. Democrat Summit Photo, Dad & Kerry
Mt. Democrat Summit Photo, Dad & Kerry
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