My initial round of blisters have mostly healed, so I indulge in a few miles barefoot, which feels great.

Barefooting over Breckenridge

Getting up high, there’s a ski area, mine, or resort town below in just about every direction.

Above Breckenridge

Mount of the Holy Cross is finally looking pretty close.

Mount of the Holy Cross

In the Copper Mountain resort complex we scarf up some restaurant food and contemplate the stark contrasts between the natural and man-made worlds we’re exploring.

Powerline Moonrise