Not feeling like driving anywhere today, I walked out the door and hoofed it to one of the nearer trailheads. Windy Saddle Park’s Chimney Gulch trail was my objective. It was cool, but warmer than yesterday with plenty of sun. Great hiking weather. Besides the ridge lines surrounding the gulch, most of the views were [...]
Archive for November, 2010
Windy Saddle
Posted in hiking, tagged Chimney Gulch Trail, Windy Saddle on November 14, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Apex Park
Posted in hiking, tagged Apex Park, hiking, Jefferson County Open Space on November 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
After making the worst batch of hash browns in the history of the spud I decided to go do something I’m better at – hiking. Though it had been some time now since I’d just been on a “hike” and not hiking to access rock climbing areas. Apex Park is nearby and I’ve never visited. [...]
Cussin’ the Crack
Posted in climbing, tagged Boulder Canyon, Castle Rock, Cussin' Crack, rock climbing on November 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I wouldn’t have guessed that I’d be drinking more Americano’s (3) than the number of pitches I’d be climbing (1). A pitch-in breakfast allowed the weather to warm up a bit, then Piper, Jenn, Gary and I carpooled up to Castle Rock in the upper reaches of Boulder Canyon. I should mention that Jenn has [...]
Ruper
Posted in climbing, tagged Eldorado Canyon, rock climbing, Ruper on November 7, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Has this been the perfect fall or what? Okay, maybe not for ice climbing, but every weekend has offered perfect conditions for rock climbing. Jonathan and I head up to Eldo, my legs walk us too far up Redgarden Wall and seem to vote for the Green Spur. Once we realize our mistake, we head [...]
