Intended only Rooster Comb and Snow Mountain today but was close to Lower Wolf Jaw and said to myself I’ll tack that on too. The red foliage colors are starting to pop. Giant Mountain looked beautiful from afar.

Had all summits to myself which I enjoy. I met a couple while descending who were from California and trying to avoid the wildfires. I told them it’s been unusually dry for these parts as of late, they chuckled and said it is lush compared to where they are which placed things in perspective. I offered them suggestions for places to explore and directions from memory while they visit. They asked if I was a Ranger. I laughed and pointed at my hat and said no but I do like wandering the woods.

The only downer was that my boots split, so looks like I have an excuse to get a new pair. A beautiful beautiful day.