We left Steamboat Springs this morning and returned home to Fort Collins.
Passed Rabbit Ears Pass on the way. Stopped at the State Forest State Park.
Area is known for their moose, but unfortunately they did not show themselves for us!
Arrived home, washed the filthy van and drove to Golden to have dinner with Doug and Heidi and deliver a chair. Home late.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Return to Flat Tops Wilderness
Saw many more sheep grazing today in the area. Rainy and sunny today.
Peter did a quick hike to the Little Causeway Lake. Started to rain and hail on the way.
Renee stayed by the car until the rain came and took pictures of the the horses and landscape.
Peter reported that it was very wet. Covered his backpack, but boots and pants were soaked. Met 6 hikers from Madison, WI and gave them refuge while their keys were found
Peter did a quick hike to the Little Causeway Lake. Started to rain and hail on the way.
Renee stayed by the car until the rain came and took pictures of the the horses and landscape.
Peter reported that it was very wet. Covered his backpack, but boots and pants were soaked. Met 6 hikers from Madison, WI and gave them refuge while their keys were found
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Flat Tops Wilderness Area
Drove south from Steamboat Springs this AM.
Destination - Flat Tops Wilderness.
We rediscovered Cold Springs Campground. Took photos here last year that were sold for the Columbia/St. Mary's Hospital project in Milwaukee.
Along the way we came across sheep grazing near Stillwater Reservoir.
Did a short hike to Smith Lake and took pictur4es of the Devil's Causeway.
Sheep were all around us.
Great!
Destination - Flat Tops Wilderness.
We rediscovered Cold Springs Campground. Took photos here last year that were sold for the Columbia/St. Mary's Hospital project in Milwaukee.
Along the way we came across sheep grazing near Stillwater Reservoir.
Did a short hike to Smith Lake and took pictur4es of the Devil's Causeway.
Sheep were all around us.
Great!
Monday, September 6, 2010
Shopping in Steamboat Springs
Stayed in town today and did some shopping for Hailey's birthday on Sept. 17th.
Her wish.....anything related to horses!
After walking all over town and not finding what we wanted, we ended up at an landmark store in town --- FM Light. This was the right store! Had just what we were looking for.
After shopping we drove north of town to watch dog trials for border collies and other dogs who herd sheep. Interesting.
Her wish.....anything related to horses!
After walking all over town and not finding what we wanted, we ended up at an landmark store in town --- FM Light. This was the right store! Had just what we were looking for.
After shopping we drove north of town to watch dog trials for border collies and other dogs who herd sheep. Interesting.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Fish Creek Falls
On Sunday, Sept. 5th we drove a short distance out of town to Fish Creek Falls. We had been to this same trail in 2009.
Renée walked up the paved route to the Falls and then back to the car to read and watch other hikers in the parking lot. It was a busy day there as the weather was beautiful and it was Labor Day weekend. Parking spots were at a premium!
Peter to the longer trail with the intention of getting to Long Lake. He tried this a year ago but only got as far as the upper falls. A local along the way suggested using the "Hike the Boat" for good places to hike and explore.
Peter followed the trail about 6+ miles to Long Lake Reservoir, a water source for the town of Steamboat Springs. He traveled through a marshy area and got his boots full of mud. Met mountain bikers along the way riding down the path either from Dumont Lake or from Buffalo Pass. Long hike, but happy he made it.
Renée walked up the paved route to the Falls and then back to the car to read and watch other hikers in the parking lot. It was a busy day there as the weather was beautiful and it was Labor Day weekend. Parking spots were at a premium!
Peter to the longer trail with the intention of getting to Long Lake. He tried this a year ago but only got as far as the upper falls. A local along the way suggested using the "Hike the Boat" for good places to hike and explore.
Peter followed the trail about 6+ miles to Long Lake Reservoir, a water source for the town of Steamboat Springs. He traveled through a marshy area and got his boots full of mud. Met mountain bikers along the way riding down the path either from Dumont Lake or from Buffalo Pass. Long hike, but happy he made it.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Hahn's Peak
Drove from Steamboat Springs this morning North to the State Park near Hahn's Peak. Drove up the forest road to get to the trail head.
Renée started out on the trail, but determined that the elevation gain was a bit much and chose to stay at the trail head and let Peter go on up the trail.
Peter met a retired forest service fire fighter on the summit who knew the area well.
He was able to see Steamboat Lakes in the south from the top as well as Mount Zirkel to the north. Nipple Peak was also visible to the west.
Enjoyable weather and enjoyable day.
Renée started out on the trail, but determined that the elevation gain was a bit much and chose to stay at the trail head and let Peter go on up the trail.
Peter met a retired forest service fire fighter on the summit who knew the area well.
He was able to see Steamboat Lakes in the south from the top as well as Mount Zirkel to the north. Nipple Peak was also visible to the west.
Enjoyable weather and enjoyable day.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Morning Walk
Up for our early morning walk as usual. Awoke to thermometer registering 49 degrees. Seems a bit cool for the 2nd of Sept., but as this is our first Sept. as residents of Colorado, I guess we will learn soon enough what is normal and what is not.
Put on our jackets, Peter tied on his weights, and I grabbed the cold water bottle. Heading north on our usual route, the wind was fierce. We estimated it was about 30+ mph with gusts up to 40+. May be exaggerating a tad, but I think not. It was hard heading up hill and into the wind. But we completed our lap and returned home with thoughts of hot chocolate and maybe hot cereal for breakfast. But alas I was too tired to make the hot cereal, so I opted for a comfortable chair and my cup of hot chocolate.
Is this the start of fall already?
By mid afternoon, the temps have reached 70 and it is quite pleasant. That's how Colorado is....big swings in the temperatures. Usually quite cool for sleeping.
Put on our jackets, Peter tied on his weights, and I grabbed the cold water bottle. Heading north on our usual route, the wind was fierce. We estimated it was about 30+ mph with gusts up to 40+. May be exaggerating a tad, but I think not. It was hard heading up hill and into the wind. But we completed our lap and returned home with thoughts of hot chocolate and maybe hot cereal for breakfast. But alas I was too tired to make the hot cereal, so I opted for a comfortable chair and my cup of hot chocolate.
Is this the start of fall already?
By mid afternoon, the temps have reached 70 and it is quite pleasant. That's how Colorado is....big swings in the temperatures. Usually quite cool for sleeping.
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