Hike to Aspen
| Workshop# H052 Saturday-August 13, 2011 6:00 am-10:00 pm CO Backcountry |
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Join us on a trip over Colorado’s most scenic mountain pass! From the Crested Butte side of the Elk Range, we’ll ascend West Maroon Pass, cross the Elk Mountain Divide, then descend beneath the dramatic flanks of Maroon Bells and Pyramid Peak. This hike is easily Colorado’s most spectacular wildflower adventure. The combination of lush vegetation, alpine tundra and colorful geology are unrivaled. Dinner in Aspen (meal not included) and return to Crested Butte via shuttle bus. Kids 16+. Required: Medical Consent form (call Festival Office), sturdy, broken-in hiking boots, lunch, snacks, 2L of water, rain gear, hat, warm layer, sunscreen.
Distance: 11 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 2,200 ft/3,000 ft
Footing: Loose, rocky
Exposure: Rocky, alpine
Recommended Fitness: Extremely Fit
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