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Diamond T — June 14, 2009
Monday, March 15th, 2010
It was a long winter, even for the Rockies. Ice that usually broke up and melted in April was still lingering in some areas as late as mid-June. But one of the benefits of the late spring was the lush green growth that appeared almost out of nowhere. Where only the week before there were signs of nothing but slush and mud, spring quickly bursted through...
Ford Knoll — October 26, 2008
Friday, August 21st, 2009
Ford Knoll is an old favorite. I've covered it many times here before, but the scenery changes so much with each season. Fall was no different:Luckily, we knew this sign had been here since the previous winter... however there's got to be cause for concern when a warning sign appears to have been clawed away. And yes, we kept an eye out for "ears" the rest of the hike:
Moose Mountain – August 10, 2008
Sunday, January 4th, 2009
I mentioned before the summer of 2008 was the "Summer of Peaks". Moose Mountain was another notch in that belt. Nat and I had attempted it before, but waited a little too late in the season and opted to stop just short of the active fire lookout on top. This time there was no chance of snow stopping us.Thunderstorms on the other hand are a real risk in the summer. Moose Mountain seems to be a bit
Nihahi Ridge — July 13, 2008
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008
Nihahi Ridge has been mentioned quite a few times on this blog, but it's simply one of best hikes in the area -- especially if you have a group of people with mixed hiking ability. It's generally a moderate climb that will get you to some pretty amazing views. The hike is reasonably close to the city, sits at the edge of the Rockies, and gets you to places no road can take you. The last kilometer
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