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A Lovely Day on Longs

Posted on September 29, 2021August 20, 2024 by Backcountry Fever

My wife has attended a conference in Denver every year in September since 2018.  Coming from Utah, I have tagged along with her each time in order to hike another Colorado 14er.  That was my plan again today, with Longs Peak being my peak of choice this year. The day was a beautiful one.  In…

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Woo hoo, got Elbert too!!

Posted on June 4, 2021September 24, 2024 by Backcountry Fever

Woo hoo, got Elbert too!! Gorgeous day here in Leadville to touch the top of Colorado (also the 2nd tallest peak in the lower 48).  Went up one way, came down another to make it a loop back to the car.  Blue skies, not much wind, no issues with snow.  Turned out to be a…

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Colorado just wasn’t in the cards for me this summer

Posted on September 30, 2020August 22, 2024 by Backcountry Fever

When I set the goal to do a state highpoint every month this summer, Colorado was included on this list for September.  I figured Mt. Elbert would still qualify for my COVID Summer Series of State Highpoints if I got it in before the first day of Fall.  I’ve also been doing a Colorado 14er…

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