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[Post New]06/18/2008 13:27:10
    Subject: Backpacking in the mountains
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Lisa


Joined: 06/18/2008 12:41:38
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I wanted to do some backpacking this summer, maybe a two-day trip or so to start, up near or in the mountains. Got any good trails?
[Post New]06/18/2008 14:45:03
    Subject: Re:Backpacking in the mountains
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badger


Joined: 06/16/2008 23:01:41
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My main advice would be to avoid locations with 14'ers unless you want to climb a 14'er. 14'ers attract a lot of people, and sometimes people you wouldn't want to be around. Neversummer wilderness west of Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park is fairly close to the Front Range and is perfect for a several-day trip. You also get there via Trail Ridge Road, which is incredible. The Flat Tops West of Yampa may be my favorite hiking spot in all of Colorado - a big, grassy plain on top of the world.

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[Post New]06/20/2008 11:04:06
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Bailey


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You make it sound like 14ers attract gangs or something. J/K badger - good advice!
 
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