Expressive, Outdoor Portraits by Kate Densmore
So, a few months ago, my best friend Kate puts up a photography website. I knew she dabbled in photography and I looked forward to seeing her get the site up and running with some of her stuff. Today, I checked back at the site and was downright floored – she is spectacular! This is not the stuff of dabblers. If you are looking for portrait photography in the Colorado Springs area, please check her out at www.katedensmore.com. An experienced hiker and skier, Kate is likely to take your portrait session outside for results that are anything but average. She has experience photographing with man’s best friend and is sure to capture the connection between you and your pooch. Her ability to take your interests and express them through photography is fantastic. Whether buying a Christmas tree or dropping into some backcountry powder, I highly recommend you invite Kate on your next adventure to capture those rare moments.
I can’t wait to see her other work. Kate, please post a comment here when it is up and running!
3rd Flatiron
Climbed the 3rd Flatiron today with Matt and Dave. That was the first time I’d done the 3rd and it was a fun cruise-fest. The descent down the scree, however, was a miserable icefield… probably WI1.
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Took a hike today up into Glacier Gorge to swing tools and check out the Black Lake Area. Super glad we didn’t take skis….would have been a scrape-fest. And was, for the folks who tried. All Mixed Up looks quite thin. We climbed a sweet one pitch WI2-3 just below Black Lake, sticking to the left side. I think the climb is named “Reflections” but it wasn’t the WI3-4 that Mountain Project claims. Afterwards we checked out the Black Lake Slabs which appear to be in but thin, especially at the top. West Gully looks pretty good. We’ll definitely head back up there for some more winter fun. Can’t hope for too many days with weather like today, though!

