Sunny and crisp spring hike to the base of the Maroon Bell mountains rising over 14000 ft. Normally this area would be still covered in six feet of snow but due to the drought we easily hiked through snow patches to reach the lake at 10000 ft. Camped in this White River Wilderness area last night but an overly curious marmot, raccoon or possibly rat made it one long night. Better than a black bear who are apparently waking up hungry and mad because there is little food.
