The Colorado Rocky Mountains

Some of the first UNU mountain research fellows (from Nepal, Thailand, China, and Bhutan) learned mountain research methods and landscape appreciation in the Colorado Front Range. This cold New Year's Day view from treeline at about 3,400 metres looks across the Niwot Ridge alpine research area and Biosphere Reserve. Ease of access and research support were ensured by the presence of the Mountain Research Station situated some 400 metres below. These facilities are part of the University of Colorado's Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research.

 

  

47  Navajo Peak and the Continental Divide in mid-winter (January, 1971)

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