Bonita pass to Silver pass on the Continental Divide Trail

We ate our lunch on top of the hill, then hiked down a "scary, shaley" trail for a ways before the trail got better.  Everybody made it OK, using lots of care and taking it slow............

 

The views are fantastic, best in many years; everywhere you look there is beautiful aspens.

 

We will meet at 9AM at the Visitors Center for next weeks hike, bring your lunch, water, camera and a friend.

 

Dennis

Ride to Jasper

More pix of moonlight hike.

Thanks to Sigrid for these pictures, her camera worked......................

 

Dennis

Moonlight hike

Due to a malfunctioning camera, only one picture was any good; take my word for it, we REALLY did go up and build a campfire, roasted wieners and hiked to the overlook.  The wind made it pretty cool so we just built the fire up higher..............

 

Thanks to everyone for making it an enjoyable evening, I will try to do better with the camera next time..........

 

WE WILL HIKE THE C.D.T. NEXT TUESDAY FROM BONITO PASS TO SILVER PASS, LEAVING A VEHICLE AT SILVER PASS TO HAUL THE DRIVERS BACK TO THE TRAILHEAD.  MEET AT 8AM AT RICKLES PARK, BRING YOUR LUNCH, WATER, CAMERA AND A FRIEND.  This should be a magnificent hike with the colors being as good as they are.

 

Dennis

Pass Trail Ride

Sorry, I don't remember the name of the lake... I believe Bill said he called this the    " Pass Trail Ride"

 

It was off the Summitville rd, near Wolf Creek Pass and the Continental Divide.

 

 

Miners Creek hike

Creede and down the valley sent 24 up Miners Creek. Some were on their last Colorado hike in 2010. Thanks for your participation and your endurance this summer.

The valley of this little stream showed off new colors of adornment for 2010--glorious gold, vibrant yellow, opulent orange, lime green. Even a scattering of little red leaves and fruits enriched the tapestry covering the sides of mountains arising from the bottom of the canyon to the stony timberline.

This Rio Grande National Forest offers so much beauty in its four seasons, so much opportunity to challenge our vigor and to increase our stamina, perception, and fitness.

We'll keep on hiking on Tuesdays. We'll work our way down in elevation as the snow takes over. We have some special things planned for late October. We'll switch to Mondays when the ski season starts (early November). Then we'll try weekly snowshoe or XC ski treks through the deep snows.

We'll meet at the South Fork Visitor Center, usually at 9, sometimes at 8 or 10. Please remember that we do not operate as an organization or commercial enterprise. Each person takes personal responsibility for him/herself.

We welcome newcomers. New people come with us a couple of times each month.

We ask that you come prepared for conditions (proper boots, clothing, water, conditioning). We request that pets be left elsewhere. We usually have self-provided lunches while on the hikes. We seek to experience camaraderie, collaborative behavior, and new areas among the hundreds here.

Our hikers include fit folks in their 70s and 80s, as well as many younger folks who try to keep up or slow down. We try to adapt to each other. Once in a while, those who seek more challenging activity manage to extend or speed up the trip without inconveniencing the others. Some of us can climb a mountain, hike many miles, or make a new ski/snowshoe trail by making arrangements with us.

We've had several suggestions for next Tuesday, hopefully high in altitude, but not too far away from South Fork. Let's plan on meeting at 9 a.m. at the Visitor Center.

We extend our wishes for safe travel to those who are headed into less refreshing climates in the next few weeks. We've enjoyed having you with us.
--Doug Knudson 719-873-5239

Miner’s Cr pools

24 up Miners Cr Trail

•Fortress/Miners Cr.

•Castle on Miners Cr.

Green,Gold,Orange M.Cr.

•Aspen colors Miners Cr.

Down Miner's Cr. Tr.

Miners Creek canyon hike

We hiked up the Miners Cr. canyon, so many beautiful scenes it was hard to select just a few.  We went up about 4 miles (some of the group) and others opted for a shorter hike.........................

I saw a bear cub, but only for a few seconds, not long enough to get a picture of him; unlike the squirrel that posed a long time for me.

If you look closely at the top of one of the aspen pictures you can see a snow bank just below the brow of the peak........great!

The picture of the leaves floating in the stream was an attempt to show the leaves, water and the bottom of the stream, it needs a little explaining to convey the imagery; A camera just can't capture all of the beauty.........

 

WE WILL HAVE A FULL MOON HIKE THIS THURSDAY, 6PM AT SHAW MESA, SAME PLACE AS BEFORE.  WE WILL BRING HOT DOGS, BUNS, TORTILLAS, CONDIMENTS, PLATES, CUTS, UTENSILS AND THE MAKINGS FOR S'MORES.  WE WILL HAVE HOT & COLD WATER AND HOT CHOCOLATE, CAPACCUINO MIXES FOR YOU.  SUSAN IS BRINGING CHILI FOR THE DOGS.  BRING A FOOD DISH TO SHARE, CHAIRS & FLASHLIGHT.  WE WILL PROBABLY EAT ABOUT 7ish...........

 

Dennis