Great Site! I have just launched [ http://www.HikingwithMike.com ]. I cover California hikes and sites as well as general hiking and backpacking TIPS and Subjects. Your site is an inspiration. Good job.
Thankyou for your very informative site. We are a long awaited trip to Colorado to hike the trails and get our future into the proper prospective as this is what the mountains do for us. We are think- ing that ihe Chasm lake trail might not be to overly- ambitious,but it will be definitely a challenge to us all. Thanks again. The Olmstead's of Wisconsin
I have been living in Indianapolis for the last five years- But I am moving back to Boulder, CO on June 8 2000! I am really impressed with all of the Rocky Mountain Info on this page.- It will come in handy on trips this Summer. I hiked to the top of Long's 3 Summers in a row- in the 80's. I am an old man of 36 now- But there are lots of rocky mountain adventures ahead of me!!!---I take that back- look at Karl Malone- He is My age and he is one AWESOME phsyical speciman. I aint no Karl Malone- But I feel pretty good these days!!! ---Bob
Great site, with lots of useful information. Thanks
Mike...we will be staying in Estes Park 6/24-7/4. We are avid day-hikers, and this year our 19 yr. old son will fly out to spend a week with us. He spent last summer in Alaska as part of a NOLS expedition & wants to do some overnight backpacking. Does anyone have any experience with the Battle Mtn. campground & possibly climbing Mt. Meeker? I'm afraid that Longs Peak will still be closed to non-technical at that time. Alaska spoiled him with its' solitude so we're looking for little-used camping areas...if that's at all possible! We welcome any suggestions...email me at mag3b@net-link.net. barb w.
Enjoyed your description of the hike.
Elmer Gall Cheyenne, Wy
Heck of a site! I admire your commitment and thoroughness. I lived in Estes in 1978-79, and hiked Sky Pond, Lake Odessa, Deer Mtn, MacGregor Mtn., and Longs via the keyhole. I currently live in North San Diego County, and have hiked extensively in the Southern California ranges and Sierra. I hope to have my own site up soon. Like yours but slightly more photo oriented. Best of luck...Terry
Great site, loads of info. I for one am very greatful as I have not been out there in 7 years and am quite a bit older. Where I live is right at sea level so I need all the info about altitude I can get. Thanks for the effort.
Darell Terre Haute, IN
Estes Park is very beautiful and I would like to visit again. We were there June 29,2000. We traveled from Minnesota in our Street Rods. There were 7 couples in our group. We were the only car in the group that drove to the top. We drove a 1937 Ford sedan. It was very nice experience.
Great site, I was looking for some info on Sandbeach Lake and you're the first site that I came to.
We're thinking of having a company team hike to that Lake. Know of any pictures of the lake?
Ahhh, home! I can't wait to get back to Colorado again and do some more hiking around there. In the meantime, Washington will have to suffice! I miss those Colorado Rockies so much! Anyway, great site and best wishes!
7/28/2000
Mike,
Thanks for the info! My wife and I are finally going to get to climb longs peak next week. My spine tingles just thinking about it. Can't wait to get there.
What an amazingly inspirational sight! My husband and I are planning our first trip to Colorado and your site has allowed me to reserach areas to hike and see!! Thank you so much!
I summited Longs a few weeks ago.......and it was wicked!
mike:
i will be climbing long's peak for the 1st time next week. look forward to the challenge. thnx for your tips. any need to really start at 3-4 a.m. or can i go later 6-8 am? stephen c. buser columbia,illinois
Hey! I have a boot picture in my site too! Great site! Have you ever climbed Pikes Peak? I will be moving to CO in a few weeks and I am going to use your site to locate some new trails. Awesome!!!
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Very awesome site. I love it. Thanks for such detail.
Stacey
Dear Mike, I enjoyed you thoughts and views on your hike. I am Tricia O'Brien, Im in 8th grade and doing a project for school. My project concerns your trip, so as a result to this, I would really like it for you to answer a couple of my questions. Please if you can help me out, write back a.s.a.p.! Please. Thanks again, Tricia O'Brien.
Dear Mike, I enjoyed your thoughts and views on your hike. I am Tricia O'Brien, Im in 8th grade and doing a project for school. My project concerns your trip, so as a result to this, I would really like it for you to answer a couple of my questions. Please if you can help me out, write back a.s.a.p.! Please. Thanks again, Tricia O'Brien.
This is a great site for people who want to know about all the great trails in Rocky Mountain National Park. I personally recommend the Emerald Lake trail, it is great. It's very peaceful. Thanx for the great site Mike!
Thanks, this is a great site for information about hiking in the Park. I'm in Denver for a two week conference and needed some quick information about hikes that we can do this weekend. I appreciate the suggestions for flat-landers like me (Baltimore, Maryland) and plan a safe and enjoyable hike.
JOE Baniszewski
Great pictures of longs, I did it August 13, 1999. It was great esepecially because we went up during a meteor shower
Which RMNP trails are good for snoeshowing? Good winter views, not to vertically strenous, accessible, etc?
Your website is cool
Very interesting Appreciate your effort