Wed, Thu, Fri Jun 21 2013

In the wilderness, off the grid.

A few days camping in the back country north
of the Rocky Mountain National park.

At one moment I saw this sign, explaining it all
This is a unique Environment

I did not mis-use, the camping was 5 miles back.
Along the river. which kept me awake, due to the
noisy constant water flow.

For the rest of the trip...

Passed a few times the continental divide,
some snow, Lakes, plenty of waterfalls,
marmots, chipmunks, a lot of prairie dogs,
Butterflies, Moose, a coyote.
Just to name a few.
All the good stuff.

One of the prairie dogs on alert 

An American avocets

Another moose in the back country

I totally understand this guy.
Closed the whole thing, a few years ago, gone fishing.....

In the Pedigree wilderness, a recent wildfire destroyed
a big area. Helicopters where dropping hay, to stop erosion.

Another cascade, on the Poudre River.

And should I admit that I visited to
Anheuser-Busch brewery in Fort Collins.
The Clydesdale horses where magnificent.
The plant is impressive huge.
Only the art of beer making ?
There was not even a person on the
production floor. All computer controlled.

Another small hike, 12.08 miles, from 8,782 to 10,529
The Commanche Peak Wilderness
appears to be nothing but trees until
the forest gives way to abundant
alpine tundra.
The Emmaline Lake Trail follows
Fall Creek up to Emmaline and
Cirque lakes. It begins as an old
jeep trail but beyond Cirque
Meadows it is a rugged trail to the lakes.


Crossed now to borders into Wyoming.

Had dinner in "Altitude Chophouse & Brewery", Laramie, WY.
An absolute amazing collection of local seasonal beers.
And perfect food.
Who says that you can not enjoy a perfect dinner
in the US.