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Rocky Mountian Getaway

Discussion in 'Dock Talk' started by Keepin' It Classic, Aug 10, 2017.

  1. Keepin' It Classic

    Keepin' It Classic Moderator Staff Member Founding Member

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    Emporia, KS
    1979 Cobalt 19BR
    Volvo Penta 7.4 EFI/DuoProp
    2012 Ford F-150 w/3.5 EcoBoost
    Last month, a couple buddies and myself headed out to Colorado. Played 27 holes of golf at Breckenridge, then headed into the back country of Clohesy Lake and hiked Missouri Mountain.
    It was a 4 mile hike from camp to the summit of the mountain. The ascent was approximately 3600 feet, and the summit was 14,076. Googling Missouri Mountain and searching several sites give different elevations for summit, so we agreed at 14,076.



    Spent a night in downtown Denver.
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    Heading to the golf course in Breckenridge.
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    Clubhouse
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  2. Keepin' It Classic

    Keepin' It Classic Moderator Staff Member Founding Member

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    Aug 5, 2017
    Emporia, KS
    1979 Cobalt 19BR
    Volvo Penta 7.4 EFI/DuoProp
    2012 Ford F-150 w/3.5 EcoBoost
    It was s beautiful scenic drive into camp.
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    In many places the trail was narrower than the truck.
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    After we got camp set up, we hiked to Clohesy Lake.
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    Our campsite tucked back in the trees. We had a roaring spring 50feet from our tent.
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  3. Keepin' It Classic

    Keepin' It Classic Moderator Staff Member Founding Member

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    Aug 5, 2017
    Emporia, KS
    1979 Cobalt 19BR
    Volvo Penta 7.4 EFI/DuoProp
    2012 Ford F-150 w/3.5 EcoBoost
    Ready for the big hike.
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    Garmin is a lifesaver in the back country.
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    Many false summits. This is steeper than it looks. Colby leading the way.
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    Made it to the top.
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    GoPro screen grabs. On the way up.
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    Pretty steep climb in the rocks. More than I was prepared for. Again. Colby leading the way.
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  4. Tonka Boater

    Tonka Boater Site Owner Staff Member

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    Jul 10, 2017
    Wayzata, MN
    1997 Cobalt 232
    502 MAG / Bravo I
    2016 Yukon Denali
    That's awesome! That climb on the rocks is crazy... I assume you came down the same way? Life's too short to not take adventures like that.

    Looks like a blast -- thanks for sharing!
     

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