Ken, Rick, and Ty are all recently retired and live in Anthem Ranch a Del Webb community in Broomfield, Colorado. Earlier this spring Ty mentioned that one of the hikes featured in "Classic Hikes of the World - 23 Breathtaking Treks" by Peter Potterfield was right in our backyard - Aspen Colorado. It was too much to resist - an amazing hike so close - we had to do it. Our trip was originally planned to start on July 13 - but the heavy snowfall this winter lead to raging rivers and snow covered passes that early in the year. We rescheduled for August 25 -28. A three night and four day adventure.
On Sunday, August 24 we drove to Aspen had dinner at the Hickory House BBQ and spent the night in Snowmass village.
6 comments:
Way to go guys!!! You make me want to grab my pack and go! Jane
Rick, Thanks for this blog! My brothers and I are looking at doing a 4 day trip in CO sometime this summer and currently have the Maroon Bells at the top of our list! I was wondering, though, you mentioned that you leapfrogged with one group the whole time, were there many other people on the trail?
Thanks, from Seattle,
Kyan
Kyan - No, we saw very few people - perhaps a couple per day. Yet, I assume the time of year could influence that?
Indeed, the time of year would and we are looking at mid-August-ish, so will hopefully have as much luck as you guys.
Thanks again --
Kyan
P.S. There is some great backpacking up here in the Northwest. If you ever want to venture this way, I could offer some suggestions for you! Just let me know!
Thanks for the blog. Living in CO perhaps gives you a slight edge in dealing with the altitude. Hiked the Chilkoot last Summer, but even the pass is below 4000 feet. How does altitude affect the hike. I'm a 60 year old guy who walks about 1800 miles a year, but all at sea level. Any suggestions?
Dave - Altitude will definitely be an issue but if you hike that much you should be fine if you take your time. I am also assuming your accustomed to carrying a pack?
It is a wonderful trip!
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