- Elevation: 12,966' (3,952 m)
- First ascent: 1873
It is Indian Folklore that once you lay eyes on Mount Sopris you will never leave it. My interpretation of that folk tale is that it is so magnificent that once you see her, she will remain in your heart and mind forever. For over twenty years I would drive by Sopris in the morning on my way to Aspen. Often she would be enveloped in deep cloud cover and ominous. We would always gauge the severity of winter by the amount of snow on her sides. It was not uncommon for the snow to remain on Sopris until late June. I found great pleasure many a day in trekking up her sides and being in awe at the views. No matter where you were around Sopris, you could casually glance up and see her resplendant in her radiating glory. There is a lot that I am going to miss about Colorado, but it is time for us to move on. We are determined to pursue our next adventure and establish Symposia Living Arts. I hope you enjoy the mountain of the day. She is a real beauty. Live well, live long!
A Song about Time
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