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Hike to a hut (4 imgs) · 02:38 PM

On Friday I left town (Denver) with a couple of buddies for a hike to McNamara Hut. This hut is in the 10th Mountain Division hut system and is located just above Aspen. Our hike to the hut was about 7.5 miles, in deep snow with around 2000 feet of verticle. Of course I brought the K10D

This picture is of the Maroon Bells, probably Colorado's most photographed high peaks (Fourteeners in local dialect), from about half way up the trail.

Here's the hut. What a slice of heaven after an absolutely grueling hike in!

From part way up Bald Knob, a view of the texture of the nearby mountains. This shot looks completely unreal to me, but that is what it looked like.

Finally, me and my gear (about 55lbs worth) on the way down after 3 days of backcountry joy.

We ate at the Capital Grill in Golden on the way home. That was the best burger I've ever had, well at least since the last long hike

The K10D was awsome! Just thought I'd share! I have a lot more, and will get them post-processed eventually.

Mike

hanamai · 04-03-2007, 02:42 PM

I love the cabin shot!

**NaClH2O** · 04-03-2007, 04:24 PM

The shot of the ridge lines is fantastic. It's been a real long time since I've done any winter camping. Nothing like a long slog on snowshoes to whet the appetitie! And your scenery is pretty spectacular!

NaCl(but I'll leave winter camping to the younger crowd)H2O

little laker · 04-03-2007, 05:54 PM

beautiful, thanks for sharing.
I wish that I could have joined you

It looks like pretty firm snow. How are your snowshoes in powder?

mikebob · 04-03-2007, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by little laker

beautiful, thanks for sharing.
I wish that I could have joined you

It looks like pretty firm snow. How are your snowshoes in powder?

The snowshoes work great in all but the deepest powder. We were lucky that a big dump of snow was on top of a thick sun crust, so we only sank about 6-9 inches. At least until we broke through, then I was up to my hips from time to time. Fun stuff indeed!

mingdie · 04-03-2007, 08:44 PM

Beautiful shots. The first and third are very nice and clear. It must have been a clear day. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers

Eddie

little laker · 04-03-2007, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by mikebob

The snowshoes work great in all but the deepest powder. We were lucky that a big dump of snow was on top of a thick sun crust, so we only sank about 6-9 inches. At least until we broke through, then I was up to my hips from time to time. Fun stuff indeed!

Thanks Mike,
snowshoeing is just about my favorite thing during the winter

I just use a set of MSR's with 8" flotation tails. I'm usually shin deep then. Anything less and I'm usually up to my hips where I live.

mikebob · 04-04-2007, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by little laker

Thanks Mike,
snowshoeing is just about my favorite thing during the winter

I just use a set of MSR's with 8" flotation tails. I'm usually shin deep then. Anything less and I'm usually up to my hips where I live.

I agree 100%... snowshoeing is the best. My shoes are Atlas 1080, which work great for winter climbing of our high peaks as well, i.e. they are wider rather than longer and have angled spikes for traversing steep slopes.

Next time though, I think using my telemark skis with skins would be the way to go. At least the way down would be very quick!

Thanks for looking!

Mike

Alvin · 04-06-2007, 10:54 AM

Great shots here! That's one big hut!

mikebob · 04-06-2007, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by Alvin

Great shots here! That's one big hut!

Indeed... it sleeps 14!

Arpe · 04-08-2007, 03:56 AM

That's not a hut - it's a mansion, compared to the ones in the mountains here! (The real huts that is, not the touristy ones).

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04-03-2007, 02:42 PM	#2
hanamai Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 202	I love the cabin shot!

04-03-2007, 04:24 PM	#3
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	The shot of the ridge lines is fantastic. It's been a real long time since I've done any winter camping. Nothing like a long slog on snowshoes to whet the appetitie! And your scenery is pretty spectacular! NaCl(but I'll leave winter camping to the younger crowd)H2O

04-03-2007, 05:54 PM	#4
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	beautiful, thanks for sharing. I wish that I could have joined you It looks like pretty firm snow. How are your snowshoes in powder?

04-03-2007, 08:14 PM	#5
mikebob Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 70 Original Poster	Originally posted by little laker beautiful, thanks for sharing. I wish that I could have joined you It looks like pretty firm snow. How are your snowshoes in powder? The snowshoes work great in all but the deepest powder. We were lucky that a big dump of snow was on top of a thick sun crust, so we only sank about 6-9 inches. At least until we broke through, then I was up to my hips from time to time. Fun stuff indeed!

04-03-2007, 08:44 PM	#6
mingdie Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Photos: Gallery Posts: 630	Beautiful shots. The first and third are very nice and clear. It must have been a clear day. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Eddie

04-03-2007, 08:51 PM	#7
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	Originally posted by mikebob The snowshoes work great in all but the deepest powder. We were lucky that a big dump of snow was on top of a thick sun crust, so we only sank about 6-9 inches. At least until we broke through, then I was up to my hips from time to time. Fun stuff indeed! Thanks Mike, snowshoeing is just about my favorite thing during the winter I just use a set of MSR's with 8" flotation tails. I'm usually shin deep then. Anything less and I'm usually up to my hips where I live.

04-04-2007, 07:02 AM	#8
mikebob Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 70 Original Poster	Originally posted by little laker Thanks Mike, snowshoeing is just about my favorite thing during the winter I just use a set of MSR's with 8" flotation tails. I'm usually shin deep then. Anything less and I'm usually up to my hips where I live. I agree 100%... snowshoeing is the best. My shoes are Atlas 1080, which work great for winter climbing of our high peaks as well, i.e. they are wider rather than longer and have angled spikes for traversing steep slopes. Next time though, I think using my telemark skis with skins would be the way to go. At least the way down would be very quick! Thanks for looking! Mike

04-06-2007, 10:54 AM	#9
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	Great shots here! That's one big hut!

04-06-2007, 02:00 PM	#10
mikebob Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 70 Original Poster	Originally posted by Alvin Great shots here! That's one big hut! Indeed... it sleeps 14!

04-08-2007, 03:56 AM	#11
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	That's not a hut - it's a mansion, compared to the ones in the mountains here! (The real huts that is, not the touristy ones).

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