kevinlandolt.blogspot.com/2013/02/adventures-in-our-own-back>>> I'm writing the occasional trip-report about climbs I've done in the past to kill time while I'm fighting cancer - 18 months and getting bored!
That was an awesome read, sounds like a real adventure!
Definitely worth a read. The Emerald Lake area is one of my favorites in RMNP.
Awesome TR. Loved the illustrations. Best of luck recovering...