Zirkels conditions
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trektheworld
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Zirkels conditions
anyone have any updates to this area? - looking to head out for a 9/20 weekend backpack.
Re: Zirkels conditions
I haven't climbed there in a few weeks, but I see those mountains on a daily basis (at least when they aren't cloud covered).
From what I could see, there was a dusting of snow, but it should be gone soon. It has been raining a lot lately, so be careful with road conditions to the more obscure trailheads. Where you headed there?
From what I could see, there was a dusting of snow, but it should be gone soon. It has been raining a lot lately, so be careful with road conditions to the more obscure trailheads. Where you headed there?
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trektheworld
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Re: Zirkels conditions
probably the infamous "Zirkel Circle" with an attempt to summit Mt. Zirkel
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You should be good to go. It's been dry lately, but there may be a little precip Friday.
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SkiTownUSA
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Re: Zirkels conditions
It's dry, aspens are starting to turn, you should have a great hike.
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trektheworld
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Re: Zirkels conditions
Excellent. This area up near Gilpin lake seemed to be one of the best backcountry spots around from the little that I looked into it. For those of you living in the area - any other backcountry must-sees around the Park Range?SkiTownUSA wrote:It's dry, aspens are starting to turn, you should have a great hike.
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The Sawtooth Range (actually just an area within the park range) is one of the most scenic mountain areas in Colorado.For those of you living in the area - any other backcountry must-sees around the Park Range?
(Jack Brauer photos)
The Dome is one of the most interesting mountains. Dome Lake is really nice. The Continental Divide Trail between Buffalo Pass and the trailheads around Slovenia is a good one.
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trektheworld
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Re: Zirkels conditions
What is that gorgeous tarn/lake in that photo you posted? According to my map, the sawtooth range is basically just those peaks around Big Agnes Mtn. right?
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I believe it's Lake 9890 on the north side of the range. The timberline in the area is much lower than much of Colorado, so the peaks/lakes have a more alpine feel than similar elevation peaks in other parts of Colorado.What is that gorgeous tarn/lake in that photo you posted?
Yes; it's the ridge between Little Agnes Mountain and Peak 11811 (a.k.a. The Castle).According to my map, the sawtooth range is basically just those peaks around Big Agnes Mtn. right?
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