Hungry Jack
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Post by Hungry Jack on Oct 12, 2016 12:04:42 GMT -8
Some great and relatively low hikes in the Commanche to some great lake sites. Emmaline is up high, but you can camp low and access it very easily from Cirque Meadow. Also Brown's Lake and Commanche Lake.
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Post by swimswithtrout on Oct 12, 2016 17:25:08 GMT -8
Some great ..... hikes in the Commanche.... to.... Brown's Lake Brown's Lake is a MAJOR Elk hunters destination. Lots of Horse pack camps up on on the bench to the N of the lake and foot hunters because it's only just an hour from Crown Point Road. I used to hunt up there fairly often.
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Post by BigLoad on Oct 12, 2016 20:00:44 GMT -8
I'm checked in and ready for tomorrow's onslaught. My orange vest made the trip, but I probably won't wear it in the meetings.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Oct 13, 2016 3:37:22 GMT -8
Orange is the new black....
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Deborah
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Post by Deborah on Oct 13, 2016 4:02:03 GMT -8
I probably won't wear it in the meetings. But, it would be such a fashion statement.
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Post by absarokanaut on Oct 13, 2016 4:45:53 GMT -8
I didn't know you were Irish.
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Post by Hungry Jack on Oct 13, 2016 6:10:12 GMT -8
BTW, if you are going to hike in CO, please consider buying the inexpensive but helpful CORSAR card, which helps defray the material costs for the state's many volunteer-run search and rescue outfits. SAR work requires materials like fuel, rope, food, etc., and these things get expensive. Consumer purchases of CORSAR cards, which cost $20 or thereabouts, help fund these expenses. Volunteers are not paid for their time. Because CO is soooo popular, local SAR outfits are kept pretty busy. This is a great way to give a little bit back to these outstanding individuals. Here is a link: dola.colorado.gov/sar/orderAgreement.jsf?jfwid=e5d12421e6dd4b14500e6f4d5ca9:0
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Deborah
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Post by Deborah on Oct 13, 2016 19:08:59 GMT -8
if you are going to hike in CO, Since I live in CO, that is where most of my hiking is done. I have a CORSAR card.
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Post by Deborah on Oct 13, 2016 19:11:02 GMT -8
Orange is the new black.... LB, I am not a hunter at all, so can you share your wealth of knowledge here? Is hunting allowed in all designated Wildeness areas? The basic research I did appears that way. What about State Parks?
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Post by swimswithtrout on Oct 13, 2016 20:26:49 GMT -8
I am not a hunter at all, so can you share your wealth of knowledge here? Is hunting allowed in all designated Wilderness areas? Yes, it is. The best hunting can be in Wilderness areas, hence the proliferation and continual use of horse-packers and their huge tent cities that spring up all over the Wilderness in the fall. If you wish to escape all hunters you'll need to stick to NP's or the few SP's where hunting is banned. While I've never employed a horsepacker, back in my hunting days, I hunted in the Comanche Wilderness, Rawah Wilderness, Zirkel Wilderness, Eagles Nest Wilderness, Flattop Wilderness, as well as multiple SP's.
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Deborah
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Post by Deborah on Oct 14, 2016 4:00:07 GMT -8
If you wish to escape all hunters you'll need to stick to NP's OK, thanks. I guess we will end up at RMNP.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Oct 14, 2016 5:06:33 GMT -8
LB, I am not a hunter at all, so can you share your wealth of knowledge here? Is hunting allowed in all designated Wildeness areas? The basic research I did appears that way. What about State Parks? The wilderness act does not prohibit access, but it does serverely restrict mobility. A lot ranchers turn outfitter in the fall and make a pretty penny on out of state hunters to horse-pack them in. I'm sure it's a great experience for the customers. So yes, pretty much all wilderness areas are open to hunters, though you won't see many at all once you get away from the horse-friendly trails. Hunting is also allowed in many state parks, but there are restrictions. For example, Golden Gate SP has a limit of 35 hunters per day, and they need to sign in. Must hunters are aware of where the trails are, and actually avoid these (as do most game animals), but it never hurts to wear an orange hat and vest during hunting season. cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/BigGameDatesandFees.aspx
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Post by swimswithtrout on Oct 14, 2016 17:29:41 GMT -8
OK, thanks. I guess we will end up at RMNP. There are plenty of other places to go where there is little no chance of seeing a hunter or a MTB'r like Brainard Lake or 4th of July TH's in the Indian Peaks. Boulder County Open Space trails in the Flat Irons are a lower altitude option and even closer for you, but you can still get a good workout if you do one of the peaks . Twin Sisters is a fun hike and doesn't really seem like you're "In the Park".There's plenty of options.
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Post by Deborah on Oct 14, 2016 17:40:58 GMT -8
We talked last night and earlier this evening and ended up deciding on Brainard Lake. I hope we can get a parking space.
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Post by BigLoad on Oct 14, 2016 20:14:18 GMT -8
If not, I have a whole stack of other maps.
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