[pct-l] week long backpack in CO

[dougwalsh64@hotmail.com (doug walsh)]

Dave,

sorry for the late response.

for your week long trip in CO, i would suggest the maroon bells snowmass 
wilderness area.  a great trip would start at the capitol creek trailhead 
and exit via the conundrum creek drainage, with a stop at the conundrum 
creek hot springs.  you could do this all via maintained trails, but it is 
much more fun to go cross country in a few places.  i did this trip last 
september.  let me know if you want details on my route.
also, if you want something to really knock your socks off, try the 100 
square mile area that is bounded by elk creek, animas river, vallecito 
river, needle creeks in the San Juan Mountains.  there are no established 
trails in this area, but there are a network of game/outward bound trails 
that allow you to be on trails 30-50% of time.  this area is most rugged and 
remote mountain area in CO - visually stunning.  best place to go in the 
state.  but its tough to get into, and once you're in you've got trailless 
13000 ft passes to traverse between the drainages.  so if you're into some 
work, the rewards are amazing here.  once again, i could give details of 
area if you wish.

doug
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