Sunday, November 04, 2007

Marroon Bells Friday, Nov 2

Ahhh, Marroon Bells. The sign at the trailhead said they are the most photographed mountains in CO. The whole area looks completely different than when I last saw them in August of 1988, with Max in a pack on my back! And the area leading up to and surrounding the lake and peaks was nothing but wildflowers.

Still, it was a lovely hike and a must see when you visit.










Hiking Ajax Mountain Sunday, Nov 4

Ok, so now I've hiked half way up Ajax and literally walked over the various runs, gulleys, etc that cannot be covered with snow soon enough for Aspen folk. It was just a reminder that I'm hopeful that the same trail I walked today will be open for snow shoeing - cause there is NO WAY I have the nerve to ski down this mountain! I mean, I was thinking of taking a short cut and walking down the terrain between switchbacks.....too steep to walk......Whew, glad I got that out of my system, because I was actually thinking I might try skiing this year.......

the reason there is a photo of a chair is because between the bottom 2 cables is the thumbnail of what's left of the waning moon......just a beautiful sight!









Aspen - Saturday, Nov 3

It's 68 degrees in Aspen today -- I was totally overdressed and not prepared to hike Ajax when I stumbled upon the trail. Sitting at Starbucks (yes, just like all the other tourists!) having my first soy chi latte in months, I noticed people (in hiking attire) with dogs walking up the steps under the lift and disappearing. So, finally out of curiosity, I followed them, only to find the trail for the Ajax hike. No water, so i returned with the intention of coming to hike on Sunday.