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Emerald Lake
Intermediate Intermediate
Estes Park, CO Dec 30, 2019
Emerald Lake Estes Park, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Dec 30, 2019
Notes: Last hike of the decade! -5 degrees actual temperature with 35 mph wind gusts. Sunny and clear but bitterly cold with amazing winter views.
Dream Lake Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Estes Park, CO Dec 30, 2019
Dream Lake Trail Estes Park, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Dec 30, 2019
Notes: High winds on a clear day but a beautiful hike up to frozen lakes.
Lily Lake and Ridge Loop
Intermediate Intermediate
Estes Park, CO Dec 22, 2019
Lily Lake and Ridge Loop Estes Park, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Dec 22, 2019
Notes: I enjoy this loop hike in the summer but this was my first time standing in the middle of it frozen. The views from there are different.
Chasm Lake
Difficult Difficult
Estes Park, CO Sep 8, 2019
Chasm Lake Estes Park, CO
Difficult Difficult
Sep 8, 2019
Notes: 10h 0m : Early 02:00 am start with beautiful sunrise views from 12,000' by 06:30. Extremely windy and rapidly changing conditions at the top of the trail.
Chasm Lake and The Diamond Grand Lake, CO Sep 8, 2019
Chasm Lake and The Diamond Grand Lake, CO
Sep 8, 2019
Notes: Majestic view looking up 2500' to the Summit of Longs Peak's Diamond face, Mount Meeker, and Mount Lady Washington. Awesome experience, worth a hike!
Mount Democrat
Difficult Difficult
Copper Mountain, CO Sep 4, 2019
Mount Democrat Copper Mountain, CO
Difficult Difficult
Sep 4, 2019
Notes: 3.8 mi — 5h 51m
Twin Sisters
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Estes Park, CO Sep 1, 2019
Twin Sisters Estes Park, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Sep 1, 2019
Notes: 9h 0m : 7.9 miles round trip, elevation gain 2300 feet, 9 hours total, 7.5 hours motion time. Summit of Twin Sisters Peaks 11,420 feet.
Longs Peak - Keyhole Route
Difficult Difficult
Estes Park, CO Aug 30, 2019
Longs Peak - Keyhole Route Estes Park, CO
Difficult Difficult
Aug 30, 2019
Notes: 11h 30m : Reached the 12,500' mark this time, short of the boulder field, my farthest distance in three tries.
Sky Pond
Difficult Difficult
Estes Park, CO Jul 14, 2019
Sky Pond Estes Park, CO
Difficult Difficult
Jul 14, 2019
Notes: 9h 45m : Farther up near Loch Lake and beyond, the trails are less traveled and wet with some icy patches even in summer. Spectacular glacier lake scenery.
Loch Vale
Intermediate Intermediate
Estes Park, CO Jul 14, 2019
Loch Vale Estes Park, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Jul 14, 2019
Notes: 8.5 mi — 9h 30m : A nice trail up Glacier Gorge, passing Alberta Falls on the way to Andrews Glacier. Great waterfall views and some wildflowers, scenic alpine lakes.
Alberta Falls Estes Park, CO Jul 14, 2019
Alberta Falls Estes Park, CO
Jul 14, 2019
Notes: An easy and relaxing short hike. Continue on from here to Andrews Glacier for even more rewarding views along alpine lakes.
Mt. Elbert
Difficult Difficult
Leadville North, CO Jul 12, 2019
Mt. Elbert Leadville North, CO
Difficult Difficult
Jul 12, 2019
Notes: 6h 30m
Longs Peak - Keyhole Route
Difficult Difficult
Estes Park, CO Jul 6, 2019
Longs Peak - Keyhole Route Estes Park, CO
Difficult Difficult
Jul 6, 2019
Notes: 9 mi — 10h 0m : Beyond the Alpine Brook past the tree line at above 11,500' there was still snow and icy conditions, even mid-summer. I chose to not go any farther.
Horsetooth Falls and Rock Trail Loop
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bellvue, CO Jul 5, 2019
Horsetooth Falls and Rock Trail Loop Bellvue, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Jul 5, 2019
Notes: 9h 0m : Beautiful leisurely hike along a well maintained trail. Views of the Rockies in every direction from the top.

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