"The park’s high summit, rising to 11,049 feet and often capped with snow, offers a stark contrast to the valley floor and highlights the park’s extreme vertical relief and varied ecosystems." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines