If I hadn't been breaking in new boots--which luckily didn't need any breaking--this is the sort of hike I'd've worn hiking shoes with. As with the Hawaii trip, while I wait for RDC to process official pictures I rely on the kindness of Flickr strangers.
This picture was taken in late June; late August had less snow. We saw more green than this and autum wildflowers instead of spring.
It was heart-stoppingly specatcular, especially the weather. We had strong sun, light rain, heavy rain, and light snow, and all the clouds and variations in light that such changefulness warrants.