South San Juans: Round 3
Elwood Pass south by San Luis Peak
Monday September 17th 2007
Saturday August 18th-Wednesday August 22nd
The South San Juan mountains had my number again as I attempted to finish the gap between Elwood Pass and Banded Peak. Rotten rock forced me off the well
Yellowstone National Park: South Boundary to the South Entrance Road
Thursday August 2nd 2007
Sunday July 29th-Thursday August 2nd
Yellowstone! The word brings up images of geysers, wildlife, and grand vistas of natural areas. I was not to be disappointed. On July 31st I watched a sow
San Juan Mountains & Cochetopa Hills
Spring Creek Pass to North Pass
Thursday July 19th 2007
Sunday July 15th-Thursday July 19th
Improbable traverses of ridges with teetering rotten rock towers, the east ridge of Peak 13,300, and a surprisingly solid 100 foot high conglomerate tower at the
San Juan Mountains &
Weminuche Wilderness:
Spring Creek Pass to Weminuche Pass
Monday July 9th 2007
Sunday July 1st-Monday July 9th
Wildflowers were at their peak during this leg. Dozens of types were out with a healthy number of pollinating insects buzzing to and fro. The snow that had greatly
Weminuche Wilderness:
Wolf Creek Pass to Weminuche Pass
Friday June 15th 2007
Monday June 4th-Thursday June 14th
The San Juan Mountains continued to be gripped by late spring storms as I battled through deep snow. Snowshoes were essential. A 12 hour rain storm turned the