Wander the West: The 2009 Colorado Rally Prequel - Wander the West

Posted 02 October 2009 - 05:15 PM

Lake San Cristobal:



Williams Creek campground, my home for the next five nights:

Posted 02 October 2009 - 05:18 PM

There are trails all over the area. I started with a 13 mile round trip hike right from the campground to the top of a nearby mountain. At the top looking towards Cinnamon Pass:

Posted 02 October 2009 - 05:19 PM

Darwin's rope swing:

Posted 02 October 2009 - 05:20 PM

The greatness of a day can be measured by how tired your dog is at the end of that day.

-DirtyDog, 2009



Lake City:

Posted 02 October 2009 - 05:22 PM

I stopped at an RV park for a shower and there were Marmots all over the joint:



New day - hiking Alpine Gulch. The trail crosses Henson Creek 7 times in the first few miles - some precarious log crossings.



Notice anything unusual about this pic?

Posted 02 October 2009 - 05:23 PM

Prospector's cabin:



Summit:



Had to get out of here fast as weather was moving in. Got a lot of rain and hail on the way down but still a good day.

Posted 02 October 2009 - 05:25 PM

And finally the rally officially begins with the arrival of Marc:



Part 2 of this report was posted previously and can be seen here for anyone who missed it:

http://www.wanderthe...hp?/topic/2469/

Another great trip, going to have to make Colorado an annual trek!

Posted 02 October 2009 - 05:29 PM

DirtyDog, on 02 October 2009 - 09:49 AM, said:

Kokopelli - I filled out the change of address card with the Post Office - if you wouldn't mind throwing my mail in a bag until I arrive I'd appreciate it!

No problem DD - it will be waiting for you

Great report as usual. You do such a nice job of photo documenting your adventures and find such interesting places to go and things to photograph.

Thanks for sharing.

Posted 02 October 2009 - 05:40 PM

Posted 02 October 2009 - 07:45 PM

Dear Aaron,

Thanks for encouraging us to get out there and wander.

I bet I'd really like meeting your dad.