The proposal โ€” San Juan Mountains, Colorado

Dan & Patrice

Dan and Patrice will be celebrating their union privately, surrounded by the mountains they love.

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He asked on top of a mountain.
She said yes.

Under the guise of a casual summer backpacking trip, Dan and Patrice drove six hours southwest of Denver for what would become a pivotal moment in their lives. Carrying overnight packs, they trekked 10 miles into the Colorado backcountry, traversing West Fork Pass through sections of thigh-high snow and gaining over 5,000 vertical feet. The element of surprise was perfectly maintainedโ€”surely, he wouldn't carry something so valuable on an adventure of this magnitude!

The max effort to reach the campsite was rewarded with the most beautiful scenery imaginable. As golden hour set the stage, Dan got down on one knee. Patrice said yes, and the two watched the sunset togetherโ€”a moment in time they'll never forget.

TL;DR: Look at the pictures below! ๐Ÿ’โ›ฐ๏ธ

โ›ฐ๏ธ   12,500 FT  ยท  SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO  ยท  JUNE 2026

The proposal at golden hour
First kiss as an engaged couple
The trail to Wetterhorn Basin
Dan and Patrice with packs on West Fork Pass
Orange sunset over the San Juans
Standing kiss at golden hour
Watching the sunset together
Pink sky over the San Juans
Valley view from West Fork Pass
Sunrise at Wetterhorn Basin

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Your love and well wishes mean the world. If you'd like to send a gift, they've set up three simple options โ€” a honeymoon fund, a house fund, or cash via Venmo.

Dan & Patrice

Colorado  ยท  2026