Clod | August 19, 2011
The trailhead was located down a seven-mile stretch of winding, dirt road. Surrounded by pine forests, we checked our gear then strapped on our backpacks. Hiking a “Fourteener” is an all-day affair. We were prepared for lower temperatures at higher elevations. We had plenty of energy bars, fruit, sandwiches and water. Dressed in shorts and [...]
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Clod | August 10, 2011
Traversing the icy path to the summit of Mt. Elbert, Colorado’s highest peak, we struggled to keep our footing on the heavily snow-capped ridge. Suddenly and without warning, a strong blast of rocky mountain wind knocked my friend, Alicia O’Connor, off her feet and dropped me to my knees. Shielding our faces from the gusting [...]
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