Arapahoe Basin, Colorado.

Arapahoe Basin is known for its long ski season and rugged winter terrain, but summer brings an entirely different side of the mountain. At the top of the Lenawee Express, alpine wildflowers reach their peak bloom, adding vibrant color to the otherwise rugged landscape.

I love seeing this transformation in the high country. The same slopes that spend much of the year covered in snow become a vibrant alpine environment during the brief summer growing season.

Captured near the top of the Lenawee Express at Arapahoe Basin, Colorado.