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The tips tails pass at big sky is such a killer deal. Even if just for April 1-12.
250$. Snowpack at peak. Noone around, pleasant temps. Lodging cheaper/cheapest. Vanning/ camping easy- not boneyard cold.
I'm planning on April 1-10. See yous on the hill!
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I know that section of the Tour Divide Route. Such a pretty place.
Yeah that's gorgeous.
Nice seeing some other pics. Maybe they are figuring this thing out?
Just got back from another backpack. I’ll put up a full TR later.
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Here is a recap of my trip into the Spanish Peaks along with a few photos.I originally planned to do a loop starting in the north but got to the trailhead only to learn it was closed due to grizz activity. So I went plan B
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Plan B was an out and back trip that would total about 18 miles. The trail headed up this drainage.
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After a few miles and bit of elevation gain, the trees started to give way.
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Things really opened up and it is a beautiful basin. Off in the distance on the right of this pic, you can see the pass I would cross.
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I gained the pass. This is looking back down the basin I just hiked.
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Looking down the other side.
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From the pass, I traversed north a bit to a hanging valley and my destination. One of the coolest lakes I've ever camped.
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What a freakin’ view.
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And at over 9000’ it was even more spectacular at dark. I set my alarm at 11;30, peaked out of the tent, and boom..it was on. It’s always a little freaky being out at dark in grizz country but this was one of the best stargazing sessions I’ve had in a long time.
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Sunrise, and total serenity. There was a touch of lingering smoke around from nearby fires providing even more color.
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This place was perfect,
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and Kirby approved.
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World class backcountry a stones throw from my house. 4th trip of the year in the books and two more to hit my goal (I wanted to do 6.)Thanks for coming along.
Amazeballs
Awesome! Love that area!
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Awesome! Love that area!
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Swimmy wins MT Maggot Summer. I've slept outside once this summer. Doing a quick overnight tonight. Hope the smoke isn't too bad.
What kind of pack is Kirby wearing? I need to get one for my boy.
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Build a new camper?
No it’s my 1993 camper I’ve had for the last 12 years. I gutted it and remodeled it, but it’s the OG model and still going strong.Quote:
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