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abirken
Joined: 22 Feb 2008
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Location: Colorado
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:16 pm Post subject: Lost Lake Gunnison National Forest..woop woop! |
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| After bailing on the Zion trip and being extremely depressed about it, I decided to not sit on my ass and sulk. I made a last minute decision to take a drive to an area of Colorado that I haven't explored in my 14 years here. Keebler Pass runs along the borders of the White River National Forest and the Gunnison National Forest. It's the 'quick way' to get to Crested Butte from my house but the pass is only open in the summer. Along the way, the views of the Elk Mountain range are nothing less than outstanding! Here are some photos to prove it. :2thumbs: |
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denaliguide
Joined: 12 Feb 2007
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Location: new zealand/alaska
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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| you need to do that drive to crested butte in the fall. supposedly it goes through the largest aspen grove in colorado. the colors are fantastic. |
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abirken
Joined: 22 Feb 2008
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Location: Colorado
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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denaliguide wrote: you need to do that drive to crested butte in the fall. supposedly it goes through the largest aspen grove in colorado. the colors are fantastic.
I've totally heard that!!! I can't believe I have lived here this long and haven't explored this area. It's definitely a must go back and see more kind of deal..........great hiking! Will also make a point to do this in the fall. :2thumbs: :nod: |
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Bo_Beck
Joined: 02 Dec 2005
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Location: Southern Utah
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| Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:30 am Post subject: |
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abirken wrote: denaliguide wrote: you need to do that drive to crested butte in the fall. supposedly it goes through the largest aspen grove in colorado. the colors are fantastic.
I've totally heard that!!! I can't believe I have lived here this long and haven't explored this area. It's definitely a must go back and see more kind of deal..........great hiking! Will also make a point to do this in the fall. :2thumbs: :nod:
Surely missed you this last weekend, but WOW! What a beautiful place you found! Your son looks totally thrilled with the geocache. Looks like you all stayed cool! |
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trackrunner
Joined: 27 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:49 am Post subject: |
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Bo_Beck wrote: abirken wrote: denaliguide wrote: you need to do that drive to crested butte in the fall. supposedly it goes through the largest aspen grove in colorado. the colors are fantastic.
I've totally heard that!!! I can't believe I have lived here this long and haven't explored this area. It's definitely a must go back and see more kind of deal..........great hiking! Will also make a point to do this in the fall. :2thumbs: :nod:
Surely missed you this last weekend, but WOW! What a beautiful place you found! Your son looks totally thrilled with the geocache. Looks like you all stayed cool!
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I was like where is Alison. :ne_nau: |
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IntrepidXJ
Joined: 15 Sep 2008
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Location: Grand Junction, CO
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| Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:19 am Post subject: |
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:2thumbs:
My preferred route to and from Crested Butte |
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accadacca
Joined: 02 Dec 2004
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Location: On my Beemer
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| Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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| Yep, missed you in Zion, but glad you had a great trip elsewhere. :popcorn: |
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abirken
Joined: 22 Feb 2008
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Location: Colorado
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| Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Aw thanks guys!!!! I missed ya'll! Track and Bo- totally going to attempt a trip out in Sept and will hit you guys up for a canyon. :2thumbs: I'm so happy I discovered something new in Colorado though! :nod: |
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Don
Joined: 20 Feb 2006
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Location: Happy Valley
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| Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Wow, beautiful pics. Thanks for sharing. |
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