DatesJul 20th - Jul 26th 2008 Service ProjectTrail Maintenance on sections of the West Maroon Trail 1970, west of the Pass. Free Daysnumerous hiking, fishing, photography, and wildlife viewing opportunities; a Rocky Mountain High! AccommodationsBackpack Camping Trip RatingChallenging : High Elevation, 5-mile backpack to basecamp, hiking to work sites, trail maintenance LeadersEquipment |
This is an opportunity to do some trail work on one of the premier wilderness loop trails in the Rocky Mountains! This is the second of a series of four trips that will concentrate on the Four Pass Loop, a route that goes over four mountain passes, all over 12, 000-ft., in this popular wilderness. The variety of terrain encompasses scenic forests, summer wildflowers, challenging river crossings, and spectacular views of the numerous peaks of the Elk Mountain Range. We’ll work on the section of trail from West Maroon Pass toward Frigid Air Pass. Our camp will be at about 11,400-feet. We’ll have pack support for the tools and food/commissary equipment. On our day off, you’ll have an opportunity to explore the area, swim in a high mountain lake, climb a nearby peak or just kick back and soak up the wilderness surroundings. These trips are suitable for beginners to service trips who are in good shape. The first two trips will be camped in the same area, so you have the opportunity to stay for both for an extreme wilderness fix. Or do them all! The last two trips will be camped in an area near Snowmass lake, west of the first two. Click the map below to see a topo of the area; click the map again to enlarge the view.
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