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H. Hound
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 Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:47 pm |
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Well, this morning while drinking my coffee, I was thinking of where to go. Monte Cristo has been on my mind, or perhaps see what Mt Forgotten looks like without the clouds. I even thought a trip up to the Bathtubs might be nice. So armed with maps for the Mtn Loop area off I went.
While cruising down 203 I started listening to the weather forecasts. They all said clouds :-( WTH when I left work yesterday is was supposed to be mostly sunny?? Well I am not blowing a tank of gas to see more clouds. Now what? Blanca came to mind, as I wanted to see what Jacks pass Beckler River road was like, so I turned right at Monroe instead of left.
Beckler River road was getting a fresh coat of gravel today, and is smooth and washboard\pothole free.
The added mile or so walk to the trail head from the washouts is no big deal, and trail is snow free until Virgin lake. As soon as one gets past Virgin, it's snow free again.
Turned out to be a good day to be at Blanca.
 pix 011 (Large)  Blanca  pix 044 (Large)  pix 056 (Large)  pix 098 (Large)  pix 107 (Large)
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Tom
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Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:56 pm |
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Nice report. As early as winter came, it sure has held off to allow some late season lakebagging.
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touron
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touron
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Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:57 pm |
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Beautiful pictures! 
Touron is a nougat of Arabic origin made with almonds and honey or sugar, without which it would just not be Christmas in Spain.
Touron is a nougat of Arabic origin made with almonds and honey or sugar, without which it would just not be Christmas in Spain.
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Backpacker Joe
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Way to go H.
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
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Damian
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Damian
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Tue Nov 06, 2007 8:40 pm |
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Nice stuff. I've been watching that Power Wagon sitting there since mid summer. Lots of parts common with my '42 WC-51. Closer examination shows that it's pretty shot and not likely worth what they are asking.
Sweet shots of Blanca!
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Get Out and Go
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What a stunner for a November day with what looks like winter in the mountains upon us.
"These are the places you will find me hiding'...These are the places I will always go."
(Down in the Valley by The Head and The Heart)
"Sometimes you're happy. Sometimes you cry.
Half of me is ocean. Half of me is sky."
(Thanks, Tom Petty)
"These are the places you will find me hiding'...These are the places I will always go."
(Down in the Valley by The Head and The Heart)
"Sometimes you're happy. Sometimes you cry.
Half of me is ocean. Half of me is sky."
(Thanks, Tom Petty)
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Gil
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Gil
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Wed Nov 07, 2007 11:36 am |
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Beautiful. It'd be nice to get out once more before winter descends, but I don't know ...
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Klahini
Friends help the miles go easier.
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polecatjoe
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Wed Nov 07, 2007 12:10 pm |
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I love that place- you're right about the road walk not being much of an issue. Good TR!
"If we didn't live venturously, plucking the wild goat by the beard, and trembling over precipices, we should never be depressed, I've no doubt; but already should be faded, fatalistic and aged." - Virginia Woolf
"If we didn't live venturously, plucking the wild goat by the beard, and trembling over precipices, we should never be depressed, I've no doubt; but already should be faded, fatalistic and aged." - Virginia Woolf
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Quark
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Quark
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Wed Nov 07, 2007 12:17 pm |
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the washouts on the road are pretty impressive; worth a look-see in their own right.
"...Other than that, the post was more or less accurate."
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peltoms
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peltoms
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Wed Nov 07, 2007 12:44 pm |
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Nice skim on Blanca Lake. It looks nearly summerish except for that. Thanks for giving a look at one of my favorites. 
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trailjunky
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trailjunky
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Wed Nov 07, 2007 12:54 pm |
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Nice shots, iv been wanting to visit that lake forever now.
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Gabigabs
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Gabigabs
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Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:13 pm |
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Great photos. Thanks for sharing.
Life is simple... Eat, Sleep, Hike!
Life is simple... Eat, Sleep, Hike!
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GlacierGlider
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Okay, now that is one hike I have never done, and I have done many.
I wonder if one could cut the time down that it takes to get to Twin Lakes, by going over the ridge cross country from Blanca?
Anyone know or done it?
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"Those who go up the mountain must come down....except me" AKA spylunker...."See you at the top"
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pimaCanyon
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Nice shots. pic035 is stunning. what a great time of year to be up there.
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