I Climbed A Mountain!

[Janice]

Originally posted by Fleet
I don't really like trails that are too difficult. It takes some of the fun away of hiking and enjoying the scenery. And vertical climbs can get pretty scary! And those animals... I hope I never see a snake or mountain lion while I'm hiking.

I remember Johnny Carson's son fell and died on a photo-taking mountain adventure. I'm guessing it was in California?

[Czas na Zywiec]

Originally posted by Fleet
Really? I didn't realize that about the blood. Makes sense, though. If you need more blood, let me know... I'm 0 positive. (Found that out when I donated some last December.)

Those are really high mountains near you. Are you close enough to see them easily? You should be able to with those heights. How long does the snow stay on the summits? I would guess until late May, possibly into June. That would be something to drive up a road to over 10,000 feet.

Well I'm right up against a mountain wall basically (If you call it that) so I techincally can't, but as you go father out east to the plains, you can see more mountains better. Our elevation is a little over 5000 ft. But as you venture up west through the mountains a few minutes, it comes alive.



Those are the Flatirons that form the suposed mountain wall in Boulder. They just start upward suddenly, so a lot of streets and homes are realy close up to the mountain.



Long's Peak.



The Continental Divide.



Here's a nice panoramic shot taken off of Cheif Mountain. (11,709 ft)

Asfor you second question, I believe the snow stays up there pretty much up until May. I'm not 100% sure, since I haven't summited those peaks, but I'm assuming so considering their elevations. Lynn might more know about it. (Since she's been in Colorado longer than I have.)

[Lynn]

Originally posted by Fleet
Those are really high mountains near you. Are you close enough to see them easily? You should be able to with those heights.

I'm like Czas na Zywiec, I'm too close to the mountains to see the higher peaks - the closer, smaller peaks are in the way. But if you go to the east side of town (away from the mountains), you can see them.

Originally posted by Fleet
How long does the snow stay on the summits? I would guess until late May, possibly into June. That would be something to drive up a road to over 10,000 feet.

Most of the peaks have glacier snow year round. If you drive up Mt. Evans, you can stop at the snow fields and make snowballs, even in the summertime. I recommend driving up there if you ever get the chance. It's also a great place to see big horn sheep and mountain goats. Also, when I hiked up to Arapahoe glacier in July there was snow on the ground along the trail. However, the last snowfall of the season is probably late May or June, not exactly sure on that.

[Czas na Zywiec]

Originally posted by Lynn
I'm like Czas na Zywiec, I'm too close to the mountains to see the higher peaks - the closer, smaller peaks are in the way. But if you go to the east side of town (away from the mountains), you can see them.

Not to pry in to deep cause I really don't mean anything, lol, but where in Denver are you? I'm assuming West since you said you're up close to the mountains. I actually work in Denver/Lakewood/Westminster/Arvada and most of the other suburbs around Denver. I go door to door and pass out flyers (Maybe I went to your house. ) for Ameritech Construction. Hope you don't live anywhere near Colfax between Sheridan and Federal though. We worked in that area one night and it was a terrible neighborhood. lol When we came up to Colfax, there were like 20 cops car surrounding this one building because some criminals barracaded themselves and started to shoot warning shots into the air. Real safe area to go walking around after dark.

[EricIdlefan]

Originally posted by Janice
I remember Johnny Carson's son fell and died on a photo-taking mountain adventure. I'm guessing it was in California?

Yeah it was California!! Also BTW Hank Williams Jr nearly died climbing a mountain also!!

[Kitt]

Someone told me last night that I was being a grouch. She was probably right. She usually is. I know one thing, I shouldn't have been a party pooper in your mountain hike thread Fleet. I'm glad you had a good time and took some nice pictures of it. Nice that you to shared it with the board folks too.

[Jenya]

Originally posted by Kitt
Someone told me last night that I was being a grouch. She was probably right. She usually is. I know one thing, I shouldn't have been a party pooper in your mountain hike thread Fleet. I'm glad you had a good time and took some nice pictures of it. Nice that you to shared it with the board folks too.

Yeah. We need to save our fights for the politics board- where he's usually wrong.

[Jenya]

Here is some pics I took in Jasper, Alberta three years ago. I find Alberta one of the most scenic places in North America. I have to visit California and Colorado. Magnificent photos, Chris.

[Jenya]

Lake Louise....

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Another pic of the Jasper area..

[Jenya]

Overview of Jasper...

[Jenya]

Here are some pics from the Alps I took in November. I love Austria- When I retire some day,I just might move there.

[Jenya]

Another pic....

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I love this one....

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Last Pic...Now I'm done.