Vasquez Peak | Vasquez Peak Wilderness
July 2019
Setting out from Jones Pass trailhead, I ventured into the Vasquez Peak Wilderness on a crisp early summer day. Despite lingering snow patches at higher elevations, the blue skies promised a beautiful journey ahead. The trail led me along the Stanley Spur trail, a steep but rewarding path through dry and south-sloping forests. As I ascended on the Mount Nostrum trail towards Vasquez Peak, the terrain became more gentle but I also encountered more snowfields.