Category: Trip Journal

The sky today starts out clear, and never gets cloudy enough for rain. That has not happened for many days.
The climb of the morning is James Peak (13k), and several weekend day hikers are climbing it the same time as me.

Here are some of the other hikers at the top. There is very little wind at top so I can shed my windbreaker, unusual at this high altitude.

On the way down, the wind picks up, and blows fiercely all day until Rollins Pass at around 5PM. Continue reading “Wind and Ridge”

My plan is to not hike far today, for two reasons. The first is that my image in the mirror was looking a little skinny, so a chance to eat and rest more might be advisable. The second is that my supply box for this relatively short stretch was being mailed today, so I should not outrace it.
I found a nice spot at Hidden Park in Winter Park to hang out, with an electrical outlet to charge electronics.

Around 2PM I started hitching at the south end of the commercial strip, and took thirty minutes to get a ride with road angel Bill and dog Zia, a rescue. Continue reading “Winter Park Nero”

The morning reveals thick dark clouds overhead.

Typically mornings start clearer and take until noon to build to storm strength. What is this new pattern? These clouds are not moving, just floating in place.
The climb up to a ridge is in fog. The views must be great when clear.

Here is an artsy shot. Continue reading “Berthoud”