Thursday, July 28, 2011

CT's Highest Point Here I Come!

With summer rolling by, I've only a limited window to complete the Colorado Trail, so here I go once again. I am heading out of Beulah this Friday afternoon to spend the night in Creede with Helene (it's her birthday), then I will take off from Spring Creek Pass Saturday morning. I am giving myself until Wednesday to complete Sections 22-24...afternoon thunderstorms may slow me down. Needless to say, I'll be packing up early each day to get my miles in before noon. Section 22 will bring me to the trail's highest point of around 13,300', right near a peak called Coney's Summit. Molas Pass, a few miles south of Silverton, is my destination. I am looking forward to some phenomenal scenery, as most of these miles are above timberline. Look for my post-hike report.

6 comments:

  1. Here I am in Granada, Spain following Dave on Segment 24 whilst talking on the phone with Helene who is driving to meet him! Safe hiking Dave, I wish I was there with you.

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  2. What fun I'm having watching Dave's progress today and checking out the terrain and trying to figure out how long it will take him to Molas Pass. My guess, not long, just a couple of hours more - then a well deserved rest! And as he progresses I call Helene with updates. What a hoot!

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  3. Dave has just got to Molas Creek, he's on the last stretch of Segment 24 now. Go Dave Go!

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  4. Congratulations Dave, i've just seen the SPOT arrive at the trailhead - or is it trail'tail' as it is the finish? I can put the computer down and go to bed now - following the satellite and tracking it on google maps is quite addictive!

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  5. Jacqui, I was so pleased to hear that you were tracking my progress and letting Helene know. Helene and I have had a most restful day in Ridgway today...I'll write a post soon with more details. Thanks Jacqui, Dave

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  6. Glad i found your blog.
    Would love to hike there!
    I live near Glacier National Park and we do some hiking!
    http://glaciernatlpark.blogspot.com/

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