Chapin, Chiquita, and Ypsilon Mountains

An 8.57 mile hike to the peaks of three mountains. Chapin is 12,454 feet in elevation. Chiquita is 13,069 feet in elevation. Ypsilon tops out at 13,514 feet in elevation.

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Camouflaged Birds

There were several pairs of Ptarmigans walking amongst the rocks and tundra on Ypsilon Mountain. I would not have noticed them had I not stopped for a break and then noticed the movement of the birds walking.

Ptarmigan Bird Ypsilon Mountain Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado