Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Fremont Camp/Embargo Cr. Hike

We hiked up the Fremont Camp/Embargo Cr. trail along Embargo Creek for about 3 miles, had our lunch, then a few of us went on up to a gravesite.  Saw some new flowers as well as lots of the usual ones..........
 
Next week we will go to the Box Canyon area of the Rio Grande river, above Rio Grande reservoir.  We will meet at Rickels Park at 8AM due to the long drive.  Bring extra water as we will be out in the sunshine.  We will meet the Creedites at Deep Cr. trailhead at about 830AM.  Bring your lunch, extra water and a friend...............
 
Dennis

ATV Ride up Rat Creek - June 29

A wonderful day for a ride. Some machines just have to be woke up before you can ride them. They just want to lay down. Chuck has one of these. I was afraid to send all 48 pictures Harolena took, if you want a particular one
of yourself let me know.

Thanks, George

 

Monday, June 28, 2010

Del Norte Peak Hike

Del Norte Peak welcomed 8 hikers from South Fork on June 28, 2010. Granddaughter Madelyn Treibly from Midlothian, TX, trudged to the top (12,400') with no apparent difficulty except "when do we eat lunch?"  A dozen cows and calves wandered around on snow and sod about 300 yards down from the top. Threatening clouds produced no rain or lightning, allowing us to photograph the alpine wildflower show--it ought to be good for another 2-3 weeks. Don't miss it! This is always one of the easiest ways to get on the alpine tundra, surrounded by a dozen or more colorful species of flowers. Marty's magic measuring device revealed that the round trip was only 5.75 miles, a deduction from our 6-mile announced estimate.

Next week, on Monday at 9 a.m., we plan to depart the Visitor Center parking lot for a few miles of NW travel (out and back) on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, starting at Lobo Overlook. Bring lunch, a camera, boots, binoculars, and rain gear. If the overdue rains start by then, we may have to adjust our destination.
Doug














Friday, June 25, 2010

Shaw Mesa full moon hike











We had a great night for a hike, clear skies and the wind did go down a little.  We had our meal and then hiked to the overlook at dusk, coming back in the full dark (except for the moonlight).  We got to see a satellite next to the moon and then a shooting star.  On the way to the overlook a grouse got our attention, jumping up right at our feet........................
Thanks to all that made a nice evening possible, we will do it again in July near the full moon...........
Dennis