The morning started with a hard rain. We got the fire started after the rain went through and started drying the gear out. We shared the cooking between the 3 parties on the trip so we each were given time off from meal prep. The morning fire was wonderful and the skies clear with Colorado…
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Trip Reports
9 in 2009 – Colorado High Pass Tour – Day 1
by tomas •
Our morning started in Colorado Springs with a leisurely departure. We were on the road heading west by mid-morning. Today’s goal was to crest Old Monarch Pass and set camp near the Alpine Tunnel. We stopped at the Coyote Cantina in Johnson Village for lunch. Coyote Cantina can always be counted on for good Mexican…