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Climbing La Plata Peak

Climbing La Plata Peak

Posted on July 1, 2019July 22, 2019 by jim

At 14,360 feet in elevation, La Plata Peak is the fifth-highest peak in the state of Colorado, and number 34 in North America…

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Climbing Mount Massive

Climbing Mount Massive

Posted on June 30, 2019July 24, 2019 by jim

At 14,429 feet, Mount Massive is the big number two in Colorado’s high points. Because of being number two and it’s close proximity…

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Lily Pond Trail

Lily Pond Trail

Posted on June 29, 2019July 25, 2019 by jim

We were looking for a nice forested hike close to the RV, and I had spotted the Lily Pond trail while I was…

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Lost Man Trail

Lost Man Trail

Posted on June 28, 2019July 26, 2019 by jim

Once we arrived in the Leadville/Twin Lakes area, we started scouting out all of the local hikes on AllTrails. Since it’s pretty warm…

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Independence Ghost Town

Independence Ghost Town

Posted on June 28, 2019July 28, 2019 by jim

Independence is a ghost town with an interesting history perched high in the mountains between Aspen and Leadville at 10,900 feet of elevation….

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Decalibron

Decalibron

Posted on August 16, 2018February 28, 2019 by jim

The Decalibron hike – Mount Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln, and Bross – all in one short loop. 7.5 miles with about 3,000 feet of…

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Hiking Mount Victoria

Hiking Mount Victoria

Posted on June 10, 2017December 28, 2018 by jim

An easy drive from Breckenridge, or right in your backyard if you’re staying in Frisco. Mount Victoria is a moderate hike, made even…

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