Mt. Democrat, Mt. Cameron, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Bross 4 14ers in 5 hours!

Mt. Democrat- 14,148', Mt. Lincoln-14,286', Mt. Cameron- 14,238', Mt. Bross- 14,172'

On the hike up to Mt. Democrat, Toby and I posing gracefully for a pic!

On top of Mt. Democrat, one down three to go.

View of Mt. Cameron, Mt. Lincoln, and Mt. Bross from Mt. Democrat.

Summited Mt. Cameron and almost to the summit of Mt. Lincoln! It did snow on us a bit hiking up Mt. Cameron...nothing too bad, this is why we always carry gloves, hat, and extra warm layers!

Hiking over to Mt. Bross from Mt. Lincoln, skirting along the northeast side of Mt. Cameron. Mt. Bross is the high point on the very left. The sky cleared up beautifully after the short snow storm for the rest of our hike!

Pretty waterfall at the base of Mt. Bross. Which was not a fun Mt. to hike down. It was very very loose gravelly rock, which I did fall on my rear once, so I recommend skooting low on your feet/tush for parts.

Toby enjoying the snow beneath the waterfall...his little legs and paws were worn out!

Mt. Sherman - 14,036' - July 2009

The route up to Mt. Sherman from the Leadville side. Mt. Sherman is in the Tenmile-Mosquito mountain range, 10 miles west of Fairplay and 8 miles south of Mt. Democrat (14,148') and Mt. Bross (14,172')

The summit of Mt. Sherman is toward the right side of the pic, although when you get to the top of this ridgeline you wind around to the northwest, so you can't quite see it in this photo. Brian is standing in front of the snowbank looking down toward the Fairplay side where the standard approach for hiking Sherman begins.

Getting closer, this is where we'll cross the snow fields near Toby...and then wind around to the northwest to the summit! It was soooo windy, we're talking like 50mph winds!!

This picture shows how windy it was, look at my hair flying about!
Leadville sits behind us, and you can see Mt. Massive to the left.

A shot looking toward Leadville with Mt Massive in the background, still lots of snow.

2009 Leadville Trail 100 MTB Race Start on 6th St.

Saturday Morning, Aug 15, 2009 Leadville Trail 100 MTB Race

Roxanne's Recovery- Leadville 100 MTB

Here's a spirited woman ready for her "Comeback Ride" in this years Leadville 100 MTB. Roxanne, principal partner in the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center and Cookhouse, who last year was hit by a car at speeds of 50-60mph while training for the LT 100. It was June 2008 when everything came to a halt. She was rushed to St. Anthony's in Frisco where the doctors were able to care for her. Watching this video makes one grateful for the simplicity of just being alive and well. Come to Leadville next weekend Aug. 15 and join me as we cheer Roxanne on in her "comeback ride"!

Chickens behind Bars...or the Basement

I realize, holy cow, it's been awhile since I've added any trips. Since the last post we have hiked Mt. Sherman, Mt. Democrat, Mt. Lincoln, Cameron Peak, Mt. Bross, and Huron Peak. Brian has competed in the Salida Omnium consisting of three races: a time trial, a 60-mile road race, and lastly but his definite favorite, the criterium. I'll get photos up soon, since I know you've been waiting! :)

In the meantime enjoy the video/pics of our illegal chickens living in our basement until we can get them moved outside...hopefully soon!

Rhode Island Reds and Light Brahmas- three of each kind! And I think we thankfully only have one rooster.