What My Lens Sees

professional photo and videographer ... capturing the magic of the planet ... one adventure at a time

  • Home
  • Search

Backpacking the Indian Peaks

The first annual backpacking trip with the TELUS crew: Saleem, Darren and Neel. We spent 3 days in the mountains just West of Boulder, Colorado (the Indian Peaks Wilderness)....a well known spot along the Front Range. We hiked 9+ miles to get away from the crowds and spend a few nights along the shores of Mirror Lake. Hard to beat a place like this...
Read More
  • A quick shot taken as we arrived at Isabelle Lake. Shoshoni Peak to the right. Apache Peak just left of center.

    A quick shot taken as we arrived at Isabelle Lake. Shoshoni Peak to the right. Apache Peak just left of center.

  • Relaxing on the lounge rock after a long hike in.

    Relaxing on the lounge rock after a long hike in.

  • Bagels were a great camp food

    Bagels were a great camp food

  • Saleem along the shores of Isabelle Lake.

    Saleem along the shores of Isabelle Lake.

  • Looking down at Pawnee Lake from the West side of Pawnee Pass

    Looking down at Pawnee Lake from the West side of Pawnee Pass

  • Saleem and Neel celebrating their successful descent of Pawnee Pass.

    Saleem and Neel celebrating their successful descent of Pawnee Pass.

  • Lone Eagle reflection from our campsite. Did I mention what an amazing site we had?

    Lone Eagle reflection from our campsite. Did I mention what an amazing site we had?

  • Our somewhat messy campsite on the first night.

    Our somewhat messy campsite on the first night.

  • Hard to take a bad shot of Lone Eagle.

    Hard to take a bad shot of Lone Eagle.

  • Looking North from our campsite across Mirror Lake.

    Looking North from our campsite across Mirror Lake.

  • Mirror Lake at sunrise from our campsite #5. Lone Eagle is certainly the big draw, I found the surrounding mountains nearly as impressive.

    Mirror Lake at sunrise from our campsite #5. Lone Eagle is certainly the big draw, I found the surrounding mountains nearly as impressive.

  • Neel and Darren at the base of Lone Eagle. Just below sits Crater Lake.

    Neel and Darren at the base of Lone Eagle. Just below sits Crater Lake.

  • Darren and Neel taking a quick break along the trail.

    Darren and Neel taking a quick break along the trail.

  • Along the trail to Triangle Lake.

    Along the trail to Triangle Lake.

  • Took a quick break at the base of Lone Eagle before making a final push to Triangle Lake. Quite a view!

    Took a quick break at the base of Lone Eagle before making a final push to Triangle Lake. Quite a view!

Follow Me @

  • Photo Sharing
  • About SmugMug
  • Browse Photos
  • Prints & Gifts
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact
  • Owner Log In
© 2021 SmugMug, Inc.
    Mirror Lake at sunrise from our campsite #5. Lone Eagle is certainly the big draw, I found the surrounding mountains nearly as impressive.
    Neel and Darren at the base of Lone Eagle. Just below sits Crater Lake.
    Darren and Neel taking a quick break along the trail.