CO Trail Segments 6 and 7: Georgia Pass to Copper Mountain.
These sections of the Colorado Trail could best be given the alliterative Dickens-esque title: A Tale of Two Trails. From
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The Other Green Lake (Aug 2012)
When most people in Crested Butte talk about the “Green Lake” trail, they mean the trail that heads up just south of town, and travels steeply through a thick forest, to reach a lake at the bottom of some chutes on the south side of Axtel. But, Crested Butte has another Green Lake. This one is located near Irwin, and is cradled in a basin between the magnificent peaks of Ruby and Owen. I had been to this area many times in the spring to ski, but the lake was always largely snow-covered. It was time to see it in a different season.
Read MoreCO Trail Segment 17: HWY 114 to the Big Bend trail
The Colorado Trail’s 17th segment, often referred to as Sargents Mesa, is the segment most universally disliked by CT thru-bikers
Read MoreScenes From The USAPCC: Cottonwood Pass
Blessed with two stages of the US Pro Cycling Challenge in Gunnison Country, it was hard not to get caught
Read MoreBook Review: The Accidental Adventurer
Title: The Accidental Adventurer Author: Barbara Washburn Year: 2001 Accidental Adventurer is the autobiography of Barbara Washburn. The book chronicles
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TR: Swampy Pass Hike
The hike to Swampy Pass offers a great walk through magnificent aspen forest with occasional stunning views of the nearby Castles and Anthracites!
Read MoreScrambling Perfection: Avery’s Red Diamond Face 8.19.12
At the start of this summer, I jotted down a few goals that I hoped to accomplish this summer. One
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TR: Land of Enchantment – Hasley & Frigid Air Pass Hike
The loop connecting Hasley Pass & Frigid Air Pass is one of the most scenic hikes in the Crested Butte area. Full of wildflowers too!
Read MoreProduct Review: Anarchy McCoy Sunglasses
I received a pair of Anarchy McCoy Sunglasses this spring and they quickly became one of the few items I
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