#aspen peak

[ambermaitrejean]

Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Nederland, Colorado. Photos by Amber Maitrejean

[adventurealldays]

Today some dreams came true over the course of 24 miles

[atan-orofarne]

Took my dad on a hike Saturday in Rocky Mountain National Park while my parents are visiting us. It was a beautiful fall day out.

The aspens were in a glorious state.

Dream Lake, along the way:

And Lake Haiyaha was beautiful as always:

Early evening sun creeping up Longs Peak:

Early afternoon versus early evening:

[thorsenmark]

I Am Feeling So Great to be Back in the Mountains! by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: A setting looking to the south while taking in views across a mountainside and forest. This is at a roadside pullout along the Alpine Loop Scenic Backway in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. My thought on composing this image was to use the side of Mount Timpanogos and have that frame a setting for a look to the more distant peaks and ridges. I also felt that the different hues of yellows and greens in this forest added a layered look, leading a viewer further into the image.

[restinthewest]

Annual Boreas Pass leaf peeping

October 6, 2023

[reggies-eyeliner]

sorry hi again i just realized i called you reggie instead of ellie bc i associate you with your url so sorry for that lol😭

NO LITERALLY DO NOT APOLOGIZE IT MADE MY DAY😭<333

[rabbitcruiser]

Clouds (No. 1012)

Wilkerson Pass, CO

[tilde44]

[covrettcreative]

The Colors of McCullough Gulch

Seen near Blue River, Colorado.

[awfullybest]

Our Colorado Adventure: A Journey of Scenic Beauty and Family Fun

Recently, my family and I embarked on an unforgettable trip to Colorado. My husband, my kids, my mom and I set out on a trip that took us through some of the most beautiful landscapes and charming towns the state has to offer. Pikes Peak Our adventure began with a visit to Pikes Peak. The drive up the mountain was thrilling, and the view from the summit was absolutely breathtaking. We marveled…

[dewpostcards]

Sent to Germany. "Aspen and Evergreen proudly stand before Longs Peak, one of Colorado's cherished Fourteeners. The peak is named after Major Stephen Long, who first laid eyes on this majestic mountain on June 30, 1820." Photographer Jamie Palmesano.

[bedupolker]

On mile 165 out of 800 on my walk, here are a couple of paintings that photographed surprisingly ok.

Mad jealous of east coasters and their leaves right now, but Gold Aspens and snow capped peaks are pretty cool too.

[climbhighsleeplow]

Capitol Peak (14,131 ft) , in the Elk Mountains near Aspen Colorado

[lh44girl]

“Midnight Confessions”

The glow of the fireplace flickered across the room, casting warm shadows on the faces of Lewis Hamilton’s closest friends as they mingled in the luxurious Aspen lodge. Outside, snow fell steadily, blanketing the mountain in a pristine white hush. But Lewis barely noticed the festivities around him. His attention was fixed solely on you, standing by the massive floor-to-ceiling window, gazing out at the breathtaking view of the snowy peaks.

You looked radiant, wrapped in a soft sweater, a champagne flute loosely held in your hand. Six months. Six months since he first saw you at the race, and the memory still lingered as vividly as if it had happened yesterday. He could recall the way you had smiled shyly when introduced to him, the spark in your eyes when you’d talked about how exciting the sport was, and the way your presence had instantly quieted the chaos in his mind.

Since then, he’d found himself thinking about you more than he cared to admit. The thought of you—your laugh, your voice, your smile—had been a constant companion during the relentless months of travel and competition. And now, here you were, in Aspen, at his New Year’s gathering. A bold move for someone as private as Lewis, but one he’d been unable to resist.

He took a deep breath, his heart pounding as the countdown to midnight began. This was it. If he didn’t make his feelings clear now, he knew he might never have the courage to.

“Ten… nine…”

You turned as he approached, your eyes lighting up in surprise. “Lewis,” you said softly, your voice tinged with warmth. “This place is amazing. Thank you for inviting me.”

“Eight… seven…”

Lewis smiled, his nerves bubbling under the surface. “It wouldn’t have felt right without you here.” He hesitated, his fingers brushing yours as he took the champagne flute from your hand and set it aside. “There’s something I need to tell you before the year ends.”

“Six… five…”

You blinked up at him, your heart skipping a beat at the intensity in his gaze. “What is it?”

“Four… three…”

He stepped closer, his hand sliding gently to your waist. “I’ve been thinking about you since the moment we met. You’re the first person who’s made me feel like this in a long time.”

“Two…”

Your breath hitched, your eyes searching his as the air around you seemed to crackle with electricity. You had felt the same pull toward him but had never dared to hope he felt it too.

“One…”

As the crowd erupted into cheers and glasses clinked around you, Lewis leaned in, capturing your lips in a kiss that was both tender and consuming. His hand cupped your cheek, his touch firm yet gentle, as if afraid you might disappear. Your hands found their way to his chest, feeling the rapid beat of his heart as you kissed him back, the world around you fading into nothingness.

When the kiss finally broke, Lewis rested his forehead against yours, his dark eyes filled with a mixture of vulnerability and adoration. “Happy New Year,” he whispered, his voice rough with emotion. “I’ve wanted to do that for so long.”

You smiled, your cheeks flushed and your heart racing. “Happy New Year, Lewis,” you replied, your voice soft. “I’m glad you did.”

In that moment, under the glow of the lodge’s lights and the magic of the snowy night, both of you knew that this was only the beginning of something extraordinary.

[destielaureversebb]

Coming soon for the @destielaureversebb: “A Sorcery of Starlight” 

Author: @malmuses Artist: Hannah @unfamiliar-reference

Rating: Explicit Archive warnings: Graphic depictions of violence Length: 60,000 words Tags:  Fantasy AU, Gothic Romance, Historical Elements, Supernatural Creatures, Hidden Identities Relationships: Dean/Castiel, Charlie/Anna, reference to past brief Dean/Benny

Summary:  

After a salacious scandal with a stableboy, Dean Winchester’s father declares he must marry or be sent to an asylum. Dean does the only thing he can: he runs away. Disguised as a servant, Dean tends to the reclusive residents of Novak Abbey, a crumbling ancestral home that—according to the spooked locals—is burdened by a dark, unknown curse.

Handsome, intense Lord Castiel, nephew to the cruel Earl of Novak, evokes in Dean a magnetic attraction he struggles to deny. But, between Dean’s hidden identity and a curse that may be more than legend, the path ahead is dim and twisted. Deep in the woods, Dean must untangle truths from tall tales. For the love he desires, Dean will not only have to risk his reputation—he’ll have to survive Novak Abbey.

Excerpt: 

“Is there anything else I can get for you, m’lord? Some fresh tea leaves, or some sandwiches perhaps? Though,” Dean said, indicating the window behind Lord Castiel where the sun was begging to tease the treetops, “I suppose it’s getting a bit late for that. Dinner will be called in a while.”

At Dean’s gesturing, Castiel’s eyes snapped to the window. The sunset was beautiful, dancing fiery orange across the dark peaks of the firs and aspens that thickly separated the abbey from the town a couple of miles away. But when Castiel’s eyes turned back to Dean he did not appear pleased by the pretty sight; his usually piercing blue gaze had an edge of wildness to it as he stood quickly from the chair, his arms making a shooing motion as he strode toward the door.

“We’re done here,” he said, the rumbling Russian curl of his words somehow suddenly all the more pronounced. “You must leave. Now.”

“I—” Dean began fruitlessly. His mouth snapped shut as he was hustled unceremoniously out of the door, the lord’s hand on his shoulder shoving him firmly across the threshold with his tray.

The door banged shut, a metallic click followed, and Dean found himself back in the silent corridor, alone.

Posting date:  March 8, 2025

[ksjanes]

Beautiful Last Dollar

Took this forest road between Ridgway and Telluride, Colorado. It traverses through a rural ranch land setting before ascending through spruce-fir and aspen forest, providing occasional views of Wilson Peak and Greyhead. It is a popular road to travel for viewing the fall colors. Portions of the road can become impassable during wet conditions. A high clearance, four wheel drive vehicle is recommended.