Our last morning at Arrowhead—wet ground, cool air, and a whole lot of gratitude. The team lined up in front of the lodge before heading out, still talking about the amazing meals and hospitality.
Just outside Lake City, fresh snow greeted us above 11,000 feet. The air was crisp, spirits high, and this duo (jack and Greta) couldn’t hide their excitement for winter finally arriving.
“Can you believe this?!” - Jack
Golden aspens met early snow under a brilliant fall sky. Colorado at its finest—half autumn, half winter, and completely breathtaking.
Backseat comedy crew
Wetterhorn trailhead briefing
First snowballs of the season.
The trail winds its way up through evergreens and golden undergrowth, climbing steadily toward the alpine.
Wetterhorn in sight
Wes looking down-valley toward the San Juans.
Griffin not posing.
Greta and Rylan - alpine lunch.
Mya
Final push toward the saddle
Final climb to the ridge
Scrambling to the summit ridge
Wes near the top of Wetterhorn
Eli in the wind.
Jack
Mya's hands at high elevation.
After a weekend of fun, incredible food, and unmatched hospitality at Arrowhead Mountain Lodge, we packed up the vehicles and headed south toward Lake City, Colorado. The plan: hike toward Wetterhorn Peak, one of the San Juan 14ers. Overnight snow dusted the high country—our first taste of winter—and everyone was buzzing with excitement.
The day had everything: mountain views, early snow crunching under our boots, group jokes in the truck, and that unbeatable feeling of being out there together.
