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[Aaron]

Seems like a few of us are interested in some sonwshoeing this winter. So who wants to go? We could try to arrange a little weekend snowshoeing get together. So far it seems like Glenn, myself, and Erik would be interested in a snowshoe hike in the Wild Basin. Anyone else? Some of us (or all of us if there's not too many) could share a cabin or something as far as lodging goes. Tom, if you're interested we could drive out together. Just be aware that my medication is working on contolling the voice inside my head from telling me to yank the wheel towards a bridge embankment. (man, insurance people have no sympathy for that!)

--Aaron

[misssilly]

Aaron,

You have NO idea just how much I would love to take you up on that offer -- even if it's supposed to be an Old Boy's Club kind of thing!!! I wish I could aford the time and money to get away like that.

Meanwhile, like on the Cookbook thread, I'm spending my day baking. I can't have Colorado right now, but I sure can eat good. :P

Jen

[Aaron]

You ladies are welcome. But you'll obviously have to figure out your lodging.

--Aaron

[weatherbe]

Hmmm... I think I would probably decide not to drive with Aaron ...

Weather

Just be aware that my medication is working on contolling the voice inside my head from telling me to yank the wheel towards a bridge embankment.  (man, insurance people have no sympathy for that!)

--Aaron

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[Veik]

Sounds like fun, but I think I'll wait until the summer to go out. Not sure when yet.

[weatherbe]

Hey Aaron, I would love to do join ya'll for a hike. Could you pick me on the way. It's not too much off your route ... just about 1500 miles ...

PS: I'll even chip in for some of the gas! :D

Weather

[Aaron]

I'll pick you up from the Denver airport. I'd do that for ya, sure! :P

--Aaron

[Aaron]

bump

So far the following people are interested in this snowshoe trip...

Me (Aaron)-Very likely
Malok (Erik)-Very likely
Smudge (Michael)-Very likely
Glenn-Very likely
mountainlover (Tracy)-Very likely
J-Bro (John B )-likely
JHEgbert (James)-possible

Anyone else....speak up and let us know. :)

--Aaron

[charlie]

I am interested in more details, like how fit do i have to be to keep up and are we camping out in the snow
Charlie

[GLENNinPA]

I am interested in more details, like how fit do i have to be to keep up and are we camping out in the snow
Charlie

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You do not have to be in tremendous shape to snowshoe, but you should be able to handle hiking in the high altitude. No one will be in any hurry so frequent rests are okay. Everyone would probably want to stop and take photos and soak up the scenery, so there should be no problems. Snowshoeing is just like hiking. It only takes a little bit to get used to walking with the snowshoes on. I went two years ago and it wasn't too bad, even though I did step on the back of my snoeshoe once or twice and fell over. Luckily there was no one around to see me do that.
There are also a few places to rent shoes and poles fairly cheap, I think most of us would be renting them.

We will be working out details on finding places to stay, I don't think anyone wants to camp out in the snow, well at least I don't think I do!

Glenn

[Malok]

Are we still thinking of heading out dark and early to try and be in the back country for sunrise??? Perhaps we could have a crazy group to head out fast and early and another group to meet up with the rest of us on a more leisurely schedule. The fast group could go up to a high mountain lake or the top of the Continental Divide and the come back down to meet the others at Thunder Lake or one of the Lion Lakes for a more relaxed rest of the day. Just my

Malok

[Aaron]

I would agree with that proposal. Seems like a good idea to me.

--Aaron

[GLENNinPA]

Please count me in on the early back-country crew. I have yet to really go "back-country". I'm usually out there with the kiddies and very long hikes are usually out of the question. I would love to get some early photos and learn from the master.
Glenn

[Malok]

As for accomodation. We have some cabins that are available year round. I also know that Smudge has places as well. I can't offer any discounts on our cabins as we simply manage them for the owners who set the price. You can see what we have available at this link. You can see in the corner of the cabin photos if they are open in the winter. Most of these are located near Wild Basin. After we know how many need accomodation, we can see which of these might be most economical or perhaps Smudge is able to offer something better.

Anyway, it would be fun to have a real adventure together. I guess that a number of folks will have to rent snowshoes, headlamps and perhaps other gear for this trip. I'll try to look into this. Our neighbors run one of the main rental stores in Estes and I have to get a bunch of stuff for an almost identical adventure with friends the day after Thanksgiving. I'll try to find out what the prices are and how many we need for a group discount. Again, Smudge might have some ideas or contacts to help too.

Malok

[Aaron]

I'll rent some snowshoes somewhere in Estes Park. I've already got a Petzl tikka headlight. I think I'm set for what I'll need, minus the snowshoes which I'll rent when I get there.

--Aaron