Oh, the park & ride? Yes, that is where I almost went one time in the summer, when I really meant to go down to the regular Bierstadt TH, ended up coming out at Storm Pass TH. I get lost every single time I've been to Bierstadt which is why I am not so fond of it, but maybe with a group who know what they're doing, I'll like it better.
It's downhill that hurts my knees the most, but it's uphill that hurts my lungs the most! That is why I was wanting to do a little flat hiking the first day, but that is hard to find unless I want to just walk around Bear and Sprague. Which isn't a bad idea.
I would love to do Deer Mountain, but is it too steep? Maybe we can do it the second day?
A lot of our choices may depend on the weather, because if the mountains are socked in with clouds or it's snowing, like Dream Lake last year, then the scenery is not such a big deal. A walk in the snowy woods would be perfect on a day like that. If it's beautiful and severe clear with glorious blue skies, then we need to do a hike with views. Maybe we need to have some contingency hikes for each day, depending on the weather and skies.
Ed, I will not be able to go to Haiyaha any day except Saturday, but any of you who can, more power to you. I have to work up to it.
Barb, you will not be able to miss us at any parking lot, we will probably be the only big group and we will be hugging and laughing and stuff. Just walk up and say you're Barb, Primrose on the Forums, and you'll be one of us. There will be many newcomers this year so all of you should feel right at home immediately.
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 12:18 PM
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 12:26 PM
Sorry to have to say that Marv and LLA are now a NO SHOW for the Stomp this year. We thought that several things would align themselves and it would work out, but it is not to be.
Better luck next year.....
Marv
Better luck next year.....
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 12:39 PM
Oh no, Marv! I was really looking forward to seeing you and LLA, and I'm so sorry that it didn't work out for the two of you. I know you will be missed by many.
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 12:40 PM
Rhonda, on 15 February 2012 - 12:18 PM, said:
It's downhill that hurts my knees the most, but it's uphill that hurts my lungs the most! That is why I was wanting to do a little flat hiking the first day, but that is hard to find unless I want to just walk around Bear and Sprague. Which isn't a bad idea.
Rhonda, every year I try to find a good warm up trail for my first hike in the park. The hike I found last year just might be the type of hike you're looking for. It's the Glacier Creek trail which starts at the parking lot and continues until you get to a sign indicating it is 2.8 miles to Sprague Lake. It is a gentle downhill for the most part and gets pretty flat when you take the part of the trail to Sprague Lake. You would need car shuttles for this hike since it starts at the Glacier Gorge parking area and ends up at Sprague Lake. I even remember thinking this might be a good snowshoe trail in the winter, but since I've never been out there in the winter, I couldn't say for sure. However, maybe someone who has taken this trail in the winter can chime in.
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 12:49 PM
I think I know the trail that B-Jay is talking about, or at least have done a similar one. We came out from a hike somewhere in Glacier Basin area and felt we still had some hiking in us so instead of hopping on the bus, we took a trail the on to Sprague Lake and then continued until we got back to our campsite at Glacier Basin. The bad part of the trail in the summer was that it was used heavily by horses, but I don't think that would be an issue in the winter. It would be pretty gentle on the knees, but still get some distance in.
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 12:59 PM
We've also gone from Hollowell Park to Bear Lake. Last year since we got a late start we only went to Mill Creek Basin. I don't know how it would be in the winter, but would offer some options if some wanted to go onto Bear and others wanted to return to Hollowell Park. Just throwing out ideas at this point. 1.6 miles (one way) from Hollowell to Mill Creek Basin. (600' elevation gain) I'm not sure how much further on to Bear. You can go to Bierstadt from Mill Creek Basin. It's 1 mile and I think it would be pretty steep.
I did just grab the trail book and B-Jay and I are talking about 2 different trails.
I did just grab the trail book and B-Jay and I are talking about 2 different trails.
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 01:04 PM
Sorry to hear Marv and LLA can't make it this year!
I too will not be there this year and thus far have never been. Would love to, but just has not happened - - Yet!
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Enjoy reading all the plans and look forward to all the pix and reports!
I too will not be there this year and thus far have never been. Would love to, but just has not happened - - Yet!
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Enjoy reading all the plans and look forward to all the pix and reports!
Edited by foxfire, 15 February 2012 - 01:09 PM.
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 01:07 PM
I wondered about Hollowell too. Decisions, decisions…
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 01:12 PM
Could go from Bear to Hollowell. It would be all down hill, but there wouldn't be any cliffs for you to perform your flailing jackass act for us, Coop.
I just checked out Deer Mt. It's 3 miles (one way)1,086 ft. elevation gain.
I just checked out Deer Mt. It's 3 miles (one way)1,086 ft. elevation gain.
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 01:18 PM
Oh, I'm sure there will be plenty of possibilities. In my ongoing battle to remain upright for the entirety of any given hike, gravity remains undefeated.
How challenging would you say Deer Mountain might be for a youngster hoofing it on snowshoes?
How challenging would you say Deer Mountain might be for a youngster hoofing it on snowshoes?
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 01:49 PM
One guideline... figure you can travel half the distance in winter as summer. Same goes for altitude gain.
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 01:50 PM
In that case, I'll just wait in the car.
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 01:52 PM
After I looked at the elevation gain, I think it would be challenging for me on snowshoes. I looked at The Loch and it's 2.7 with 900' elevation gain. Taking the fire trail would knock off some mileage. It would be a little more elevation gain than Mills was last year and it wasn't too bad. Dream Lake would probably be a nice hike for a little one, but from what I've seen your daughter is pretty spunky. That was our first hike last year.
Ed makes a good point!
Ed makes a good point!
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 02:47 PM
Marvman, on 15 February 2012 - 12:26 PM, said:
Sorry to have to say that Marv and LLA are now a NO SHOW for the Stomp this year. We thought that several things would align themselves and it would work out, but it is not to be.
Better luck next year.....
Marv
Better luck next year.....
Marv
Now I'm very sad...
I am open to anything on Thursday. Friday, it appears, I'll be on my way to the Haiyaha Hilton for the night...
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 02:51 PM
I think Deer Mountain is out for me. That would be as hard as Haiyaha. The Loch is also out for me, I barely made it to Mills last year.
We'll kick it all around some more and come up with some good ones, and some contingency ones in case of weather conditions.
It's not too soon for all of us to start drinking more water to get good and hydrated so the altitude doesn't get us. The more hydration, the more blood in our veins, the more blood, the better we will feel and the better to move that oxygen.
I'm sad about Marv and LLA, too. Aww, heck!
We'll kick it all around some more and come up with some good ones, and some contingency ones in case of weather conditions.
It's not too soon for all of us to start drinking more water to get good and hydrated so the altitude doesn't get us. The more hydration, the more blood in our veins, the more blood, the better we will feel and the better to move that oxygen.
I'm sad about Marv and LLA, too. Aww, heck!
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