tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593777137946937666.post7548754155576815521..comments2024-03-03T22:08:00.302-08:00Comments on Front Range Rambler: Green Double Double Mesamike_hinterberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02817872376341966540noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593777137946937666.post-56343345657730157472011-03-23T21:15:45.500-07:002011-03-23T21:15:45.500-07:00Collegiate Peaks looks like a great race. I was t...Collegiate Peaks looks like a great race. I was thinking about it, but it is the week after CM and it is Mother's Day. I would love to go to the Grand Canyon. I've been wanting to go back for years, but HTH is 4/17. Too many road races. I'm sure they were glad to see you at Walrus.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214044620756866234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593777137946937666.post-1725268789355080422011-03-22T09:48:36.513-07:002011-03-22T09:48:36.513-07:00I should say that I have never parked there so I a...I should say that I have never parked there so I am not 100% sure. You should probably check to make sure you don't get a ticket!<br /><br />Hope you enjoy a bit of a break this week.nmphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486058267340747104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593777137946937666.post-84576181628921643222011-03-22T09:19:17.125-07:002011-03-22T09:19:17.125-07:00@nmp: Hmm, where did I get the idea that I had to ...@nmp: Hmm, where did I get the idea that I had to pay for the south TH parking? Good call, I'll have to revisit that. The only other times I've been there, I've come from the North (FtC) so it made sense. Now the south TH is closer so I'll have to revisit that. Thanks!<br /><br />@nmp and Alex: Header pic changed to last week's Grand Mesa, combination of ski/snow and desert!<br /><br />@Alex: We ended up going to FtC on Sunday instead...but, we got to try the 'new' Walrus on Boardwalk!<br />CPTR = Collegiate Peaks, check it out!<br />GC = Grand Canyon, hoping to join some guys April 16th. Interested???mike_hinterberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817872376341966540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593777137946937666.post-37844230251953649932011-03-21T15:34:55.981-07:002011-03-21T15:34:55.981-07:00Sounds like a good run...although based on the wea...Sounds like a good run...although based on the weather I would say it is about time to change your header pic!<br /><br />Also, I don't think you need a park's pass for parking at the south mesa trail head since it is still county open space. So you would be fine starting there.nmphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486058267340747104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593777137946937666.post-88685161331261716752011-03-21T14:57:45.544-07:002011-03-21T14:57:45.544-07:00We missed you in FC on Saturday, but it sounds lik...We missed you in FC on Saturday, but it sounds like you got some good running in. CP? GC? what are you signing up for?Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214044620756866234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593777137946937666.post-20562497461333327452011-03-21T08:45:31.207-07:002011-03-21T08:45:31.207-07:00Thanks for saying hi in the parking lot. Would ha...Thanks for saying hi in the parking lot. Would have been a shame if you hadn't.Brandon Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02171059778161578566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593777137946937666.post-45003698170100394782011-03-20T13:12:59.124-07:002011-03-20T13:12:59.124-07:00Thanks for the suggestions. In high (but not mini...Thanks for the suggestions. In high (but not mining-intensive) country, I've been happy with a Steripen for water refills, so I'm not opposed to swigging from a reliable creek with some insurance.<br /><br />When I saw a guy at the south TH asking about running trails, I told him he was doing it the 'better' way precisely because of the water situation. I've been too cheap to get a state parks pass though!mike_hinterberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817872376341966540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593777137946937666.post-56053131924866504062011-03-20T13:03:19.694-07:002011-03-20T13:03:19.694-07:00Sorry we missed ya.
Not for everyone, but some fo...Sorry we missed ya.<br /><br />Not for everyone, but some folks have been know to get water from the upper stretches of Bear Creek above the Mesa.GZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623054918799881730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593777137946937666.post-17409911182050460432011-03-20T11:16:05.329-07:002011-03-20T11:16:05.329-07:00Sounds like a great outing. Weather was awesome.
...Sounds like a great outing. Weather was awesome.<br /><br />Water is why I run Mesa from the south lot if I do the full loop. I can fill up at the ranger cottage. <br /><br />That gravel road ain't the best. Here's the route I usually take: http://tinyurl.com/4nyc78l. It's the best if it's hot, since it has the most cover. I think it's the nicest too. <br /><br />I was over with GZ's group yesterday and met GZ, Brandon and a bunch of folks. Post to follow.mtnrunner2https://www.blogger.com/profile/10974435572236740294noreply@blogger.com