Highpointing: Mount Elbert, the highest point in Colorado - Rooftops of America
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We're starting out this season with a big one! Mount Elbert is the highest point in Colorado and the third highest state highpoint. It is also the first 14er in the quest for 56. We took the south trail up the mountain which made a longer day, but the weather was excellent. Leadville has a fascinating history and is one of the highest incorporated cities in the the United States. It experienced the west when it was really wild. Join us as we explore America and go highpointing!
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Mt. Harvard to Mt. Columbia Traverse, with maps & route description
My ascent of CO. collegiate 14ers Mt. Harvard & Mt. Columbia via their long & rugged connecting ridge on July 19, 2021. Mt. Harvard is Colorado's 3rd highest mountain, and was one of the first collegiate peaks to be named. Mt. Columbia, though less famous, is a fine mtn. in its own right. This journey takes me through the picturesque forests and alpine environs of Horn Fork Basin, to the lofty summit of Mt. Harvard, through the boulder-strewn off-trail stretches along the connecting ridge, and to the top of Mt. Columbia. At the beginning I discuss some of the history surrounding these mountains, and toward the end I explain how in terms of endurance stats and route-finding, this was one of the harder routes I have done. The length and ruggedness of the route has the potential of being a surprise to people, so beware. As always, included are maps and route description. Anyway, enjoy the footage! For my climb of neighboring collegiate 14er Mt. Yale: For my ascent of collegiate 14er Mt. Princeton: For the list of all my high mtn. climb videos: Below is a table of contents I have put together for this video:
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0:00 Intro.
0:57 The peaks seen from various vantage points
2:33 History
5:31 Route explanation
6:24 Stretch #1 - Lower Horn Fork Basin Trail
14:03 Stretch #2 - Upper Horn Fork Basin
19:43 Stretch #3 - Mt. Harvard South Slopes
30:09 Views at the top of Mt. Harvard
31:38 Stretch #4 - Descending Mt. Harvard's East Ridge
42:13 Stretch #5 - The rugged off-trail talus fields
53:49 Stretch #6 - Mt. Columbia NW Ridge
59:56 Views at the top of Mt. Columbia
1:00:54 Stretch #7 - Descending Mt. Columbia's West Slopes
1:03:06 Arriving back at the TH and final thoughts
1:04:38 Last images and ending, 1812 Overture
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Music selections:
1) 1812 Overture - Tchaikovsky (YouTube audio library)
2) Angeline the Baker - Nat Keefe with the Bow Ties (YouTube audio library)
3) Twilight Train - Dan Lebowitz (YouTube audio library)
4) Shrutie Pie - Zachariah Hickman (YouTube audio library)
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Additional sources:
1) For maps: U.S. Geological Survey - USGS
2) A Climbing Guide to Colorado's Fourteeners by Walter R. Borneman and Lyndon J. Lampert. Pruett Publishing, 2nd edition, 1988.
3) Colorado's Fourteeners - From Hikes to Climbs by Gerry Roach. Fulcrum Publishing, 3rd edition, 2011.
4) 14ers.com: Mt. Harvard/routes/Combo: Harvard and Columbia Traverse
5) For signs: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - USDA
6) Colorado's Highest - The History of Naming the 14,000-Foot Peaks by Jeri L. Norgren. John Fielder Publishing, 2020.
Hiawatha, Rails to Trails, A Bike Trip Across the Idaho Panhandle
A 6 day trip across the Idaho Panhandle with 5 different bike trails for you to ride. On this trip we ride the Route of the Hiawatha, the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, and the Idaho Centennial Trail. I explore Spokane Washington, Coeur d'Alene, and the crazy little town of Wallace. I'll explain how the center of the universe came to be and so many moose!
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Hiking 70 Miles Alone on the Sawtooth Loop Trail
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Day Hikes around Leadville, Colorado - June 2021
Day hikes around Leadville, Colorado, from June 2021:
00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - Colorado Midland Centennial Trail
01:48 - Mount Elbert
04:36 - St. Kevin Lake & Bear Lake
05:25 - Missouri Lakes Trail and Fancy Pass (attempted)
07:19 - Timberline Lake
08:06 - La Plata Peak
10:30 - Fire damage in Rocky Mountain National Park (west side) from Cameron Peak Fire in October 2020
10:49 - Mount Ida (Rocky Mountain National Park)
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He Found Freedom in the Desert ????????
As far out as one can get in the continental United States is a place tethered to nothing other than the open skies, dramatic landscapes, and a deep feeling of freedom. Removed from the stresses and restraints of the cities is a community living by their own rules. Today, we meet up with a local character named Will, who shows us what living out here is like in rural Utah and why he can't imagine it any other way.
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Wynter’s 2021 Idaho Centennial Trail Thru-Hike: Intro Episode
From the Nevada to Canadian border, this wilderness trail covers desert, foothills, prairie land, mountains, forests and countless water crossings. Not to mention the bears, wolves, elk, rattlesnakes, and other various wild animals.
Along with the scary… there is also so much beauty. Join me as I get ready to embark on a 900 mile journey through some of Idaho’s most remote and wild lands!
I’m a first time thru-hiker and honestly don’t know what I’ve gotten myself into… Stay tuned and see if I ever figure it out!
Colorado 13er Centennials: Pt 13,832 & Pt 13,811 Hike Guide
Pt13,832 and Pt 13,811 sometimes known as Redcloud East and Far East Peaks are a pair of 13ers and centennials located in the San Juan mountains of Colorado. This class 2 hike is about 13 miles long with 5,000ft of vertical gain.
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Hiking to the highest point in South Dakota (Black Elk Peak)
Yup! We are still in South Dakota and hiking to the top of Black Elk Peak. The view of the Black Hills and Needles highway are so cool! ;) We didn't know much about this hike before (or really after) but loved it! I don't think we will get over how beautiful, and peaceful South Dakota is. It is no wonder it has become within our top 3 favorite states.
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Colorado Centennial - Fletcher Mountain - Day Hike
Elevation: 13,958 (NAVD88)
Rank: 60 (Centennial)
Trailhead: Blue Lakes
Class: 2
Hike Date: July 18, 2019
Fletcher Mountain is a tall mountain in the Ten-Mile range just outside of Breckenridge. It’s just 40-some-odd feet short of being ranked as a 14er. After a long and snow-filled winter, I headed to the Blue Lakes Trailhead in an attempt to summit this centennial. Unfortunately, the snow at the peak was too steep and loose, so I turned around just 76 feet from the summit. While this technically makes this trek a fail-teener, I learned a lot on the way and enjoyed the experience. And at the end of the hike, I think that is what matters.
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Colorado 13ers/Centennials: Mt Buckskin Hike Virtual Hike Trail Guide
I hiked Mt Buckskin in September 2018 with my dog, Juno.
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Mt. Yale - ascent of the collegiate peak along its SW slopes route, with maps & route description
Footage from my hike to the top of Collegiate Peak Mt. Yale on September 5, 2019 via its standard SW slopes route, along with maps and route description. This is a class 2 hike to a summit with a spectacular vantage point.
Mt. Evans - Summit Ridge, with map & route description
Footage from my climb along the high and scenic upper route to the summit of Mt. Evans, during an ascent from Echo Lake on July 17, 2019. This finish to the route has great views, some engaging climbing, and gives a better sense of Mt. Evans and its surrounding peaks. Includes map and route description. For my entire Mt. Evans play list:
*Note: In my narration and in the written caption from roughly 4:14 to 4:19, I mention the gentle southeast slopes. It is actually the northeast slopes I am talking about here, which I refer to accurately elsewhere in the video, including on the maps. (Oops)
Winter Backpacking Gear Test -- Solo Backpacking Trip on the Centennial Trail, SD
On November 2nd I went out on a section of the Centennial Trail near Mount Rushmore and the Harney Peak to test out some winter backpacking gear and prepare for snow and cold temps. There was little to no snow at the time. After having a really bad backpacking experience last March, during a blizzard, I was determined to learn from that experience and not to make the same mistakes again. No...I'll just make all new ones this winter. LOL.
Some major things I addressed on this trip were my sleep system, shelter, food, cook kit, clothing layers, maps/GPS, lighting, drinking water and some cold weather common sense.
Since I'm not allowed to have a campfire out in the Black Hills National Forest or pretty much anywhere in South Dakota, I have to get creative in how I do things.
I started my trip at the Calumet Trail Head on the Centennial trail right on the banks of the Sheridan Lake. It was pretty much all uphill both ways without a paddle for the rest of the trip. Because of one of the worse snow storms we've had in 30 years, the trail is littered with big trees that have split down the middle of cracked at the base and just fell over. This combined with some major elevation gain made for a challenging trip.
I quickly learned my GPS track file was old and outdated when the trail became obscured by debris and I no longer saw trail signs for miles. Always check these track files with updated maps to verify your route. I saw some really beautiful country and bushwhacked through a lot of places very few people get to see.
After the Calumet or Flume Trail Head I headed to the Samelius and then the Big Pine Trail Heads a total of 10 miles...camping near Big Pine up on a hill from the trail. The next morning I headed to the Willow Creek Trail Head about 3.5 miles from my campsite and proceeded to get totally lost up on a mountain side following that outdated GPS track. In all fairness, the Willow Creek Trail system was missing some very important go this way trail markers. LOL.
The temps started out at 28 degrees and went up to low 50's the first day. At night in my tent I recorded a range of 42 through 49 degrees...very comfortable. 2 days later the temp dropped to low low 20's. Guess I got lucky.
Total weight of my pack ended up at 43 lbs. with gear, water and food. It's a little heavier than I'd like but I was comfortable and had all the amenities to enjoy my time outdoors. 10 lbs. of that weight was water; 8 lbs. in my pack and 2 lbs. on my shoulder strap. And I drank it all. :) I did however; discover a perfect water source just 1.5 miles from my campsite. But there are very few water sources out here that can be depended upon year after year so I always bring water unless I'm absolutely sure.
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Mount Meeker via the Loft
A friend and I hiked to Mount Meeker yesterday. Easily top 5 hikes of all time.
Mount Meeker is a Centennial peak - the highest 100 peaks in Colorado. Meeker sits right next to Longs Peak which is the the only 14'er in RNMP.
We climbed to a place called the Loft. It's a col between Longs and Meeker (the lowest point of a ridge or saddle between two peaks).
From there we scrambled to an incredible summit block at 13,916'.
We hit the trail at 4:30a and saw the sunrise over Chasm meadow which was pretty cool. All told we hiked 13 miles with 5000' gain.
Top 10 Long Distance Trails
In this video we go over our Top 10 Trails that are on our Wish List. We hint at some that will be on the list for next year (current conditions permitting) and bring you through how long each trail is and where they are. We even have a mystery number 11 trail lined up..... and if you have heard of it PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let us know where to find it again, we have lost it....
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The Largest Organism on Earth is in… COLORADO!?
When you think about the largest organisms on Earth, you probably imagine elephants, blue whales, or some other animal. But did you know that the largest single organism can be found in a place you probably didn’t expect: Colorado! See why hiding in the mountains outside of Crested Butte on Kebler Pass there is a giant which only recently became known as the largest single organism on Earth....
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Centennial Park, Frederick CO
There are plenty of great parks, trails and green spaces in Frederick, CO. If you are thinking of moving to Denver or you are thinking of moving to Longmont, be sure to check out Centennial Park, Frederick CO and the surrounding towns.
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Centennial Ridges Trail is a very demanding 10.4 km loop trail that affords spectacular viewing along two high ridges.
Length - 10.4 km loop
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