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The first obstacle that awaits us is getting through the entrance gate. Since it was Memorial Day weekend, and the opening for the season of Trail Ridge Road, I knew that it would be no easy task. However, being a former Park Ranger who worked at Rocky Mountain National Park…
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In continuation of my prior post about one of the more unique and spectacular backpack trips I’ve ever done here in Colorado. After being dropped off by the train at the Needleton Trailhead, eight backpackers of varying ages struggled into their weighty packs and began the long, slow, steep ascent…
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It’s no secret that Colorado is considered one of the fittest states in the country, sporting the lowest obesity rate, and residents who love to pursue outdoor activities. Many top-notch athletes make their home here, including triathletes, runners, bikers, and yes, even Olympians. So it should come as no surprise…
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I had never heard of the term “Fourteener” before moving to Colorado, but around these parts you hear it a lot, probably because in the state of Colorado, there are more 14,000 foot peaks than any other state — 54 of them. Hiking/climbing fourteeners is a major summertime pursuit for…
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