Dec. 11 — International Mountains Day
SUMMIT COUNTY — To mark International Mountains Day, I skimmed the archives and pulled out a few favorite mountain scenes from Colorado and around the world. Learn more about why the UN chose this day to celebrate the mountain environment and mountain culture at this Summit Voice story.

Mountains offer renewal and sanctuary from the travails of everyday life, even if it's just a day hike for some fishing in Chihuahua Lake.

Dylan scrambles up some boulders on Swan Mountain. Mountains promote an active and healthy lifestyle.

Mountains like this peak in Tierra del Fuego stand testament to the incredible forces that continue to shape the surface of the Earth.
Filed under: Colorado, Morning photo, photography, Summit County Colorado Tagged: | Colorado, conservation, Environment, International Mountain Day, mountains, photography, Tenmile Range, Tierra del Fuego, United Nations


Breckenridge Destinations supports independent journalism. Click for great deals on vacation lodging in Breckenridge.










Arapahoe Basin supports independent journalism. Click to visit The Legend online.
Powder's falling at Monarch!! Have you reserved your spot yet?


Innovative energy underwrites coverage of energy stories.


It is very different living in Aurora now, and seeing the mountains from a distance. After 35 years of living in Summit County, I miss the mountains being in my backyard. The photo depicting the view of the ten mile range reminds me of my drive to the office every morning.
Hi Walt, nice to hear from you and thanks for reading Summit Voice!