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Where do I go?

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Ibrahim Cetindemir · · Ashford, WA · Joined Nov 2012 · Points: 5

Hey guys!

I just flew in from Florida last night. I was thinking about heading to RMNP and hike for a good 5 days. The park is closed and I am currently seating with all my gear in Fort Collins trying to figure out a place to go hiking for a few days.

Could anyone suggest a place in Colorado?

Sick Naylor · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 35

Ibra,

Head south to the Sangre De Cristos, My favorite place in the state that shouldn't have been hit too hard by the recent storms.

Cool trekking, fun scrambles and awesome views.

Good luck!

Tom-onator · · trollfreesociety · Joined Feb 2010 · Points: 790
Ibra wrote:Hey guys! I just flew in from Florida last night.
Your arms must be very tired :)

N. Saylor wrote: Head south to the Sangre De Cristos
Brutally steep trails coming from sea level.
Hope you acclimate well or have a spare set of legs and lungs.
Beautiful mountains that could be dusted in snow above 10, 000' according to
this article
Not sure how you're travelling and how you'd get there, but a hike and camp along the rainbow trail (8,300' average elevation) with short trips up to the lower lakes might be feasible.
Good luck and be careful out there.
Bill Czajkowski · · Albuquerque, NM · Joined Oct 2008 · Points: 20
Ibra wrote:Hey guys! I just flew in from Florida last night. I was thinking about heading to RMNP and hike for a good 5 days. The park is closed and I am currently seating with all my gear in Fort Collins trying to figure out a place to go hiking for a few days. Could anyone suggest a place in Colorado?
I don't know, the rain is everywhere. It's been raining like the east coast here in Albuquerque for about 5 or 6 six days.
Carey S · · Boulder, CO · Joined Apr 2010 · Points: 80

Maybe check conditions around Lander? Ten Sleep, Wild Iris, Winds, Tetons.

Mike Lane · · AnCapistan · Joined Jan 2006 · Points: 880

After today the spigot should get shut off. You can get to the Indian Peaks Wilderness from the West side, via Monarch Lake/Granby.
Assuming we don't lose I-70.
Other options include the Flat Tops Wilderness (Chinese Wall/Devils Causeway), Holy Cross Wilderness, Lost Creek Wilderness.

Tony B · · Around Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 24,665

Western Slope - there is some great climbing around Grand Junction. Unaweep or Colorado National Monument.

coloradosk8r · · Ft Collins co · Joined May 2012 · Points: 65

I climbed in vedauwoo for most of the day Saturday. The rock was mostly dry and there was standing and running water along trails and lowlands. We're able to get up routes on Poland Hill..looks wet now though. Go out east

michael voth · · Ft. Collins, CO · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 75

north of I-70 is most likely a no-go for a very long time my friend. So leave the northern front range and head.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Colorado
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