Family visits the Butte
My folks came to visit us in Crested Butte last week. Not the normal Ohio kind, they kept things quite
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Biking
Rippin Chix Bike Camps
On Friday I had the opportunity to instruct another one of Alison Gannett’s Rippin’ Chix bike camps. What a fun
Read MoreStrand Hill Top Tube Cam 6.10.10
Recently, 14erskiers acquired a new toy to play with and hopefully add to the quality of our trip reports: A
Read MoreForest Service Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement
Well, the Forest Service (FS) released their Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Gunnison Basin yesterday, and as far
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TR: Riding in Fruita (8 Nov 2009)
After riding the Lunch Loops in Grand Junction on Saturday, Frank and I headed over to more familiar terrain for Sunday’s ride. The Loma exit offers some of my favorite trails in the Fruita area. It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to ride them, though. But, this trip reminded me of just how much I love the trails there and enjoy riding in Fruita.
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TR: Riding in Grand Junction (7 Nov 2009)
Nestled in between the Grand Mesa, Bookcliffs, and the Colorado National Monument; with the Rockies in one direction and canyon lands in the other, the geography of the Western Slope never ceases to amaze me. Grand Junction takes it’s name from the junction of the Gunnison River with the Colorado River. It is here that the Colorado River transforms from just another mountain stream to the mighty canyon-carving waterway that makes it famous.
Read MoreA few more thoughts on the Hidden Gems
Not to beat a dead horse here, but after looking at the Hidden Gems website one more time, I wanted
Read MoreThoughts on the Hidden A(Gem)da Wilderness Proposal
The Hidden Gems Wilderness Proposal has been a hot topic for those in Western Colorado for the last few months.
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