Posts Tagged ‘Hiking’

Eldorado Canyon – Half Day Hike

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Clare & Jen Starting Hike in Eldorado Canyon Eldorado Canyon...A Climber's Paradise

On Saturday, the forecast called for a high in the mid 40s, with previous night’s overnight lows in the 20s and a chance of snow. Turned out, it was more like low 50s with a clear night. So much for the weather report! I’m starting to have a huge mistrust for the predictive ability of weather reports here in CO.

It seems the best approach is to just go to the crag. If the weather complies, you are ready to attack. If not, then have an alternative plan… (more…)

Mt. Julian (12,928 ft) Attempt

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Start of Hike

On Sunday, Dennis & I attempted to hike up Mt. Julian from Milner Pass. The hike starts out at the pass, and for the first 20-30 minutes follows a fairly steep incline until one passes above treeline. Once above the trees, one is on an exposed ridge. (more…)