The Green Light on Colorado
Oct 16th 2007dbarnettDestinations
Colordado is definitely a go next summer. We’ve worked out the dates and a rough itinerary. Not only that, but we’ve decided which 14ers we’re gonna conquer. We’re gonna climb Bierstadt, cross the sawtooth and go on over to Evans. Then, we’ll spend a couple of days recouping and bagging smaller peaks. After a few days we’re gonna take the obligatory trip to the top of Long’s Peak up the keyhole route. I’m very stoked because these will be the first 14er’s I’ve ever climbed. I’m just hoping I can get my VO2 max up to par to help me deal with the altitude. It sucks to be a flatlander.
After we get done with RMNP, we’re gonna head south to Great Sand Dunes National Park and hike into the dunes and spend a couple of nights in the backcountry. We’ll climb to the top of Star Dune (the highest in the park) the next day. Then, we’ll head back to the ozarks.
I have never been more pumped about a trip in my life. It’s gonna be a week and a half of adventure and dreams come true. My wife and I have a goal to visit and hike/paddle/climb in every national park in at least the lower 48 states. We are also trying to find a way to hike the John Muir trail in a few years. If any of you have any pointers for my first few 14ers or tips on the JMT or Great Sand Dunes I’d love to hear from you.
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Nic Howe on 19 Oct 2007 at 1:11 pm #
Dude, is this a wifey husband thing only, or could i tag along, or even better yet, bet bob and val to come with us too! then i could be a 5th instead of 3rd wheel!!!
At any rate, i better get to see you when ur there