Dominguez Canyon Hiking

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 Leaving the trail head and looking downstream along the Gunnison River. (the trail heads upstream along the tracks for a short while and then crosses the river on a sweet bridge!)

 Some of the class enjoying the morning sunshine and great temps.

 Crossing into the gnar.

 WOW!

 Some of the rewards of making this flat and well marked hike.

 Is is an alien or a chicken?

 A little trail side fun!

 Water, yes and its crystal clear and beautiful.

 Cool waterfall at the start of the real trail.

yeah it was a good day.

Mee Canyon Hike

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Mee Canyon is just outside Colorado National Monument. It is a drainage that eventually flows into the Colorado River. We were hiking to a deep undercut overhang that the river has created over time.

 Leaving the parking lot after some 4x4 driving.

 Heading down the 2.1 miles of downhill walking.

 Ready to drop into the canyon.

 Before we drop in.

 Great views looking downstream.

 Almost there.

 Wow.

What a great place. I really wished that we had time to hang out, but we had to get back to school and it was time to charge back up the hill to the van.

West Peak with My Wife

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 Jane getting in a run to the mountain just weeks after delivering number two!

 Part way up the trail to the top of West Peak.

 Looking at the mountain and the beautiful views surrounding us.

 Nothing but flat walking to get to the steep talus.

 The steep talus!

 Eric, Jane and I at the top and psyched! Why aren't you here??

Heading down to the car on a perfect day.

Delicate Arch Hike

Rowan wanted to hike as far as he could but often ended up getting stuck in the bushes and throwing dirt and rocks.

 Jane showing that you can be 23 months pregnant and still crush uphill hikes.

 Me and the boy on the slick rock.

 A little bit of snow and ice on the trail. We saw some city slickers slipping and sliding here.

 No worries.

 Ah, success at last.

 Hanging in the sun. It took Rowan a little bit of practice to walk on the uneven terrain. He was scared most of the time and needed us to hold his little hand.

 Jane glowing.

 The La Sal Mountains in the background on the way back to the car.

 Rowan ready to test his skills.

And the final meltdown.

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Mount Garfield with My Students

We went out to hike up Mt Garfield near Palisade, CO last week.
I find that we never stay on the trails very long.
Enjoy the photos and hopefully more of my kids will attend the next hikes in March!

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 Getting ready in the parking lot on a perfect morning.

 The first hill is a slap in the face. If you are not used to going up steep unrelenting hills it will destroy you for the day.

 Taking a break with a nice view!

 Look over the valley of Grand Junction and the Colorado National Monument to the right.

 As usual, I am always looking for cracks to climb!

 Getting air born over the gap.

 Cool formations in the shale.



Sliding back down to the cars after getting all dirty and tired out!
What a great way to spend the morning in Colorado!!

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Hiking Mt. Garfield

At the top last Friday after work!

Jane getting jiggly at the top of Mt. Garfield.

Heading up the first hill of shale.

Jane at the start of the hike.

Somewhere that I will be putting up some new routes!

Get out and have some fun. Summer is on it's way and Springtime has the best temperatures and scenery with the leaves blooming and flowers rising from the depths.

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