Yankee Boy Basin

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Yankee Boy Basin

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Sad to see this so close to home. Let's remember even the approach to some of our favorite hikes has some risk.

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Re: Yankee Boy Basin

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That road is no joke if you roll off the road. Very sad news.
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Re: Yankee Boy Basin

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It's so easy to get distracted by the beauty of the San Juans when on the 4x4 roads, especially in that area. RIP.
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