WOW! Look at those colours, fantastic blue sky and nicely exposed whites (snow?). It looks like you and your best friend were surrounded by some absolutely stunning scenery and it's good to read you guys captured some great memories and were able to bring them back and share them with us. I hope you have many more trips like this! :o)
The color is so vivid and pure. Having the buddies in the shot makes the composition. I can feel the sense of accomplishment and awe that they are feeling. And there are such nice curves on the ground and in the sky. My eye just keeps circling the image over and over. Great shot.
Ohmygoodness! What a spectacular photo! If I wasn't heading for the mountains in 1 week and 2 days (not that I'm counting), this photo would make my heart ache all day!