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Choosing Your Hike – Elevation Plus Distance Equals Hike Difficulty

Published on June 23, 2011 By Kimberly

Choosing a hike that will suit your abilities is not always easy. Some books and posts say a hike is “easy” but when you’re out there hiking the trail, you find yourself in over your head huffing and puffing and cursing the guy that brought you on this outing. A friend of mine made me [...]

Crater Lake-Southwest Colorado

Published on August 2, 2010 By Kimberly

Distance: 11 miles RT Elevation Gain: 890′ Starting Elevation: 10,750′ Rating: Easy to Moderate Crater Lake in Southwest Colorado is a perfect hike to get a taste of an alpine trail without having to drive for miles on a gravel road or get serious in your 4×4.  It’s also a good choice to get some [...]

Getting Ready for Hiking Season

Published on May 10, 2010 By Kimberly

I don’t know about you but I can’t wait to hit the trail! This is a tough time of year, waiting to get into the high country without having to lug any extra equipment along. I’m primarily a day hiker so my favorite season is coming up. Most of my favorite hikes are above 8,000 [...]