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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content"><channel><title>EveryTrail Feed</title><description/><link>http://www.everytrail.com</link><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 10:40:54 -0200</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 10:40:54 -0200</pubDate><image><url>http://www.everytrail.com/images/everytrail-logo.png</url><title>EveryTrail</title><link>http://www.everytrail.com</link><description>GPS travel community, geotagging, geotagged photos, Google Maps, GPS tracks, waypoints, coordinates</description><width>144</width><height>41</height></image><item><title><![CDATA[Lulu Mountain (12,228') Loop, Continental Divide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lulu Mountain, revisited...the 2011 attempt was unsuccessful.  The weather in Feb 2011 was humbling, and resulted in the title changed to &quot;Thunder Pass Loop&quot;, the best we could do.This time around the Ol' Gal smiled on us, and permitted us to visit Her summit.  The weather, and the snow conditions were ideal.The American Lakes area (aka Michigan Lakes) is one of the most scenic in the Cameron Pass vicinity.  Great views of the nearby Never Summer and the Medicine Bow Range.The summit Lulu Mountain is perched on the Continental Divide.  You can look down on Poudre Pass from the summit, and see the head-water of the Colorado River.A Summer visit to the American Lakes is rewarding too.  The area is rich in wildflowers, and the alpine lakes in the bowl below the Nokhu Crags are outstanding.  Probably my most favorite hike.Lulu Mountain's namesake is Lulu City, just below and south of Thunder Pass. Benjamin Franklin Burnett was a charter member of the Middle Park and Grand River Mining and Land Improvement Company.  An early, 160-acre silver mining town was quickly built in 1880.  Named after Burnett's daughter, Lulu City was short-lived and abandoned 5 years later in 1885.  However, Lulu lived on in the awe inspiring mountain that rises above the ghost-town, just 2-1/2 miles north of the site. <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/6004584-IMG_25445.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/6004585-IMG_25447.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/6004586-IMG_25450.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/6004587-IMG_25454.JPG"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2131322</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2131322</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 18:06:35 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glacier National Park Lake Josephine (Many Glacier)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/6014969-2013-05-08_03.09.09.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/6014965-2013-05-08_03.39.42.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/6014963-2013-05-08_03.51.13.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/6014968-2013-05-08_04.21.27.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2135277</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2135277</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 01:53:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpental to Snow Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a lovely day for a snowshoe adventure.  There were a lot of sun breaks, and the air was incredibly clear.  We hiked up near chair peak, then turned around and had lunch at the ridge overlooking Snow Lake.  On the way back, we took a shortcut by sledding down the hillside on our asses.  Super fun.  <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2177816-54475_481746653088_501793088_5750114_6210528_o.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2177819-131241_481734423088_501793088_5749843_5719064_o.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2177817-55856_481511553088_501793088_5746568_6319210_o.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2177818-77818_481733798088_501793088_5749826_5526928_o.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=903362</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=903362</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 Dec 2010 00:17:16 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yosemite Snowshoe: Dewey Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year, the family decided to spend the Easter weekend in Yosemite.  While looking for a good hike (trail not closed or covered in feet of snow, either a dozen+ miles or 1500+ feet or so, not something I've already done a bunch of times), I realized we'd be heading out the last weekend that Badger Pass was open -- giving me a great chance to finally go snowshoeing.  I asked around for route advice (my first instinct was &quot;Glacier Point Road to Glacier Point&quot;; then I realized it was 21 miles round-trip), and calipidder pointed me to a trip she took at the beginning of the year out to Dewey Point.  Sounds perfect!I'm still fussing with my camera gear selection, so for the first portion of the trip -- breaking trail, snowshoe-wise, down Glacier Point Road to Summit Meadow -- I didn't have the camera out of the backpack (I was also worried about balance issues; those worries dissipated quickly).  That was unfortunate; I missed some nice &quot;perfectly groomed fresh powder&quot;-type pictures.  I quickly found out that &quot;fresh powder&quot; might be a downhiller's dream, but it makes snowshoeing a bit interesting.There are two paths out to Dewey Point, one which follows a ridge (and is considered a black-diamond &quot;most difficult&quot; XC-ski route; those ratings seem to be meaningless for snowshoeing, which is pretty much entirely just hiking) and another later trail which heads through a meadow (and starts out as an I-forget-the-symbol &quot;easiest&quot; route).  They join up about a mile from the point.  I took the Meadow path out.  The weather was cold but dry, with fairly high clouds; occasionally I'd get a bit of snow, but I expect that was from wind through the branches rather than the clouds above.  About a quarter-mile from Dewey Point those high clouds descended into a somewhat-thick blanket of fog; at the point, I caught occasional glimpses of the ridge to the southwest, but didn't see the valley at all.  When I arrived at Dewey Point around noon, I had the place to myself.  A skier had made tracks before I got there, but my snowshoes looked to be the second to arrive that day.  Wthin a half-hour, however, it was an entirely different story -- another dozen or so people had arrived, in at least four distinct groups.  Without fail, everyone commented on the beautiful 10' visbility.  Alas.On the way back I took the ridge trail, and was able to follow the tracks of several of the snowshoers I had run into at the Point; it made my trip back significantly faster than the one going out, and (more importantly?) a lot less tiring.  I arrived back at Badger Pass right around 2:30, just in time to join the crowds gathering to watch a series of skiers and snowboarders attempt to cross a manmade lake that had been put in at the bottom of the steepest run at the resort, one of the last events at Badger Pass's annual &quot;Springfest&quot; celebration. <br><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4496292988_06ef3ea9f8_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2686/4496294978_aa2646a435_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4495657791_3ed1841364_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4496296590_e21837f6ce_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=561544</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=561544</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 Apr 2010 02:28:43 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yosemite Glacier Point Snow Camping]]></title><description><![CDATA[For my first snow camping experience, this trip to Yosemite proved to be educational and fun.Driving up on the day after Valentine's Day was moderately calm due to the lower volume of drivers during the winter. We took the road up to the Badger Pass Skiing Area and got out of the car to a brisk sunny day. Sunglasses were a must, and it felt like the start to any summer trip, but we knew that the nights would be much colder.Starting off the trek, we had the snowshoes strapped to our packs because the snow cats had groomed the snow covered Glacier Point road to a crisp corduroy the previous night. Panting in the first tenth of a mile, my body was sure letting me know that we had gained 6000 ft. We made quite good time without snowshoes on, in fact, we were passing the cross-country skiers! The road was awfully populated for the first 2.5 miles, but after passing the large meadow, (a pleasant and fun destination for the day trippers with children) the crowd thinned out.We decided to make camp near the Ostrander trail fork and we were lucky enough to find the beginnings of a dug out campsite. We worked long and hard to widen a 3x6 space into a 12x10 ft space with a 3 ft wall surrounding the sleeping area (the SNOW FORTRESS!), and in addition, we made a kitchen area with seating room for 10-12 (even though we only had 4).The sun set and the temperature dropped rapidly, but we came prepared and cooked some fantastic chicken quesadillas while bundled up in our insulation layers. We went to sleep, and unfortunately, I kept waking up with the need to go to the bathroom, but with the very present knowledge that it was very cold outside my sleeping bag. Eventually I caved fearing a midnight mishap, and fortunately the stars were out in splendor and the trees stood around our camp like silhouetted spears into the night, something I would have normally photographed, but this time it was just a wee bit too chilly. Once back inside the tent, I slept right up till dawn.The next morning we had breakfast burritos with eggs, peppers, onions - the works! Ashley and Jeremy really eat well on their trips, which was quite different from my usual instant oatmeal and ramen.We set off around noon with just essentials, intending to do a 'day-hike' style trip to Glacier Point. We took a couple breaks a long the way which ended up getting us a little behind schedule. As the road started to descend, we saw the blue sky poking through the trees. The first overlook point, Watson Point, was breathtaking! Half dome stood strikingly with the face almost perpendicular to our vantage point, and this point alone would have been worth the hike, but Jeremy, having been on the road in the summer, urged us to continue on our way in order to spend more time at Glacier Point. Less than a mile later, the point revealed more of the previous spectacular skyline with all of the Valley's landmarks in sight!We sat in awe of the landscape and ate the last of our snacks and played around a little taking photographs and videos as the sun set in the valley. The light started fading, and we picked up and left, knowing that our camp was back at least 6 miles. We witnessed a spectacular gradient of color over Sentinel dome while the last of the light faded and the stars started emerging. Even without headlamps, and with only a small thumbnail moon, the light in the sky was enough to illuminate our snow covered path. The temperature was dropping quickly, and inversely, our pace quickened in order to return to camp as promptly as possible. We got back, made chili, and some interesting cornbread from a mix that ended up only half baking, so we ate the baked parts and cooked it again. I went to sleep promptly due to wet cold feet hoping that I would not have to wake up during the night to go to the bathroom. Thankfully, we had done quite a bit of mileage, and I slept well. The final day we had French Toast on Texas Toast bread, a great jump start of energy! We packed up our bags and reluctantly left our snow fortress, but not before a couple group shots. The return trip was moderately short and easy, and we were back in the sun on asphalt in no time! <br><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4368398327_ab95e1f4e9_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2767/4368398695_2086b2be1e_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4368398931_b691ce5d8e_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4368399275_bb800af441_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=503094</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=503094</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:46:16 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold Creek Snowshoe Adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[We picked a great day to go snowshoeing.  There was a bunch of fresh snow on the ground, and once we got out far enough, we hardly ran into anybody.  The scenery on this trip was excellent, especially toward the end.  We had lunch on a giant snow-covered boulder that provided an excellent view of the valley. <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/32024-2174470952_6be57e8e97_o.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/32025-2174472252_6b2e6ebcc7_o.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/32026-2174473002_29ffd35aa6_o.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=13452</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=13452</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:14:05 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ludlow hut return]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Years Eve 2009/2010 trip. 2 of us on snowshoes, 1 on skis. Too us about 4 hours to arrive at Ludlow Hut, 3 hours to get out the next morning. We parked near the Rubicon OHV trailhead, asking neighbors if it was ok to park on their property. Otherwise - parking is a few miles further at the state park, or supposedly at Homewood ski resort (and using their free shuttle)Pretty easy route - there is enough usage (backcountry skiers, snowshoers, and snowmobiles) that the trail was fairly well defined. Might involve trickier route finding later in the season, or after heavy snow.The hut wasn't obvious - one at Richardson lake, it's about 300 yards up a slight hill on the SE side. Tried out GaiaGPS with my iPhone on this trip - and due to operator error a few stats are wonky. The trail should be pretty accurate though. <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/824465-IMG_0703.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/824464-IMG_0665.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/824463-IMG_0662.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/824440-Ludlow_hut_-_new_years_2010.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=456575</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=456575</link><pubDate>Sat, 2 Jan 2010 20:37:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cub Lake Loop, Rocky Mountain National Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cub Lake Loop is a good acclimation hike for newcomers to Colorado.  The trek is fairly short, the elevation gain modest, and it's a loop...no repeat scenery.I've been in the area before, Tour de Lakes ™ , Fern Lake Trail, but had never been to Cub Lake itself.  So this was a bit of a discovery trip, particularily with the near zero temperatures and gusty winds that found their way into the Big Thompson River valley.You'll enjoy views of Deer Mountain, Eagle Cliff Mountain, Moraine Park, The &quot;Pool&quot;, and the Big Thompson River.  Cub lake itself, is reported to be rich in nutrients, so in warm weather, lots of lily pads and flowers.  Of course, all we saw was ice, and blowing snow devils.Be sure to give this loop a try, if your in the area, and looking to stretch your legs a bit.  It's an enjoyable trip, and will give you time to do lunch in Estes Park. <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2352625-IMG_17146.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2352601-IMG_17066.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2352602-IMG_17072.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2352603-IMG_17075.JPG"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=953892</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=953892</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 Feb 2011 10:04:49 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midstate trail from Rt12 to Muddy pond]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Walked south from Rt 12. Narrow but well blazed trail with no fresh tracks (human tracks that is but plenty of Coyote, Fox, Rabbit and Bobcat). After a mile and a half the trail briefly merges onto an unplowed road then turns South to the Muddy pond shelter.   <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2439943-IMG00051-20110226-1301.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2439944-IMG00052-20110226-1301.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2439945-IMG00053-20110226-1321.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2439946-IMG00054-20110226-1332.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=980714</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=980714</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:26:46 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upper Kananaskis Lake, North loop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awesome snow conditions, and we lucked out and got the calmest day ever for this trip. Exceptional views from the upper portion of the loop, look out into the white, island pocked alpine expanse that is the upper lake. Breathtaking scenery at the west edge of the loop, that re-routes you down an ancient rockslide slope, and offers a glimpse into the Kanaskis river valley.  Just enough trip for one thermos full of hot cocoa. <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2177199-photo1.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2177200-photo2.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2177202-photo3.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2177205-photo5.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=903257</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=903257</link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Dec 2010 18:57:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round Valley Loop - Mount San Jacinto]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you find yourself at the top of the tram, you might think, &quot;now what?&quot;  Well the Round Valley Loop is a great trail which will show you much of what the park has to offer.  As this trip is on snow shoes, some of the hike takes you off trail, so be sure to avoid cutting switchbacks.  Also avoid walking across the Meadow, as meadows are fragile ecosystems which need protection. <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/4047931-photo1.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/4047933-photo2.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/4047935-photo3.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/4047936-photo4.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1465097</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1465097</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:52:46 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Llanos del Hospital-Aigualluts-Villamuerta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recorrido hasta Aigualluts por una ruta accesoria, evitando el sendero habitual y buscando otros puntos de vista. Accedo a la Besurta por el trazado más al sur, que discurre entre pinos y por bonitos parajes. Tras cruzar el camino que va hacia la Renclusa me dirijo a la colina que es está sobre el camino que va hacia Aigualluts, desde ella, si el día es bueno, puede verse La Forcanada. Bajo hacia el Plan y continúo por la parte izquierda del mismo, la considero mejor trazada en su camino hacia Aigualluts. Paso junto a la cascada y accedo al Plan de Aigualluts y regreso por el sendero inferior, ya que mi intención es llegar hasta el Ibón de Villamuerta. <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/5727336-P1240180.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/5727337-P1240181.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/5727338-P1240182.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/5727339-P1240183.JPG"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2044636</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2044636</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:25:48 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transkekeko]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hier matin alors que la temp�rature oscillait autour de -33�C � 8h00 du matin, nous avons entrepris de faire le transkekeko. Cette randonn�e de 15 km offre des panoramas superbes et un d�paysement garanti. Cette randonn�e qui se fait relativement bien l'�t� ou l'automne prends un tout autre sens � ces temp�ratures extr�mes. Pas question d'arr�ter plus de cinq minutes sinon on g�le. Le d�ner a donc �t� exp�di� rapidement. L'apr�s-midi alors que la temp�rature a atteint -17�C, nous pensions avoir un r�pit mais le vent s'est mis � souffler � 30 km/hr causant un refroisdissement �olien �quivalent � -30�C. La randonn�e s'est tout de m�me termin� en beaut� alors que nous avons compl�t� le parcours en un peu plus de 6 heures. <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/24786-IMG_0690.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/24787-IMG_0698.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/24788-IMG_0701.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/24789-IMG_0706.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=9286</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=9286</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 Jan 2008 19:32:14 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montgomery Pass Snowshoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the best 2-mile (one-way) hike in the area that yields some great views at the Pass. &amp;nbsp;The Montgomery Pass trailhead is across (west) Hwy 14, with parking at the Zimmerman Lake Trailhead. &amp;nbsp;2-seater out-house, with plenty of parking, and well plowed and maintained through the winter.The trailhead is at 10,000' and you will climb to 11,000' at the Pass.&amp;nbsp; You will be rewarded with some great views of North Park to the west, the northern side of Rocky Mountain National Park to the south, and the Medicine Bow Range to the North.There is considerable avalanche danger on the treeless slopes on the Diamond Peaks, to the southeast.&amp;nbsp; The USFS indicates that this is one of the premier bowl areas for skiers.The Pass is somewhat exposed so expect wind, and in the summer, watch for afternnoon storms. <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/246104-IMG_11230.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/246105-IMG_11231.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/246106-IMG_11234.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/246107-IMG_11235.JPG"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=117908</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=117908</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:43:47 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schneeschuhtour Rothenthurm - Brunni]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schneeschuhtour Rothenthurm - BrunniStart beim Bahnhof Rothenthurm 11:30 (923 müm)Aufstieg auf der Strasse zum Hof &quot;Tschübernüll&quot;Weiter per Schneeschuhe durch den Tiefschnee bis zum Grat &quot;Chli Tändli&quot; (1483 müm)Mittagessen 14:30 - 15:30Gratwanderung bei Sonne und Nebel bis zum Grossbrechenstock (1559 müm)Steiler Abstieg nach Brunni. Zuerst im Tiefschnee, die letzten Höhenmeter auf der SkipisteAnkunft in Brunni um 17:50 (1089 müm) <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/274504-20090211_Schneeschuhtour_Rothenthurm_Brunni_0001.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/274505-20090211_Schneeschuhtour_Rothenthurm_Brunni_0002.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/274506-20090211_Schneeschuhtour_Rothenthurm_Brunni_0003.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/274507-20090211_Schneeschuhtour_Rothenthurm_Brunni_0004.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=133082</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=133082</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:04:08 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lessinia - Bocca di Selva Podesteria con le ciaspole]]></title><description><![CDATA[
Partiti sabato pomeriggio alle 14.30 da bocca di selva,
appena arrivati abbiamo visto, oltre al parcheggio pieno di macchine, l’ottimo paesaggio
della lessinia innevata..

Andiamo subito a noleggiare le
ciapsole a 6€ (con i bastoncini 7.5 €).

Scesi dalla macchina si sente subito il vento pungente che
costringe tutti a coprirsi ben bene, questo vento è una costante di Bocca di Selva
ma appena arrivati all’altezza del Monte Tomba già non si sente più.

Partiamo, a sinistra un comodo e segnalatissimo sentiero ci
accompagna in leggera discesa verso le malghe Folignano, il sentiero è molto
ben battuto, la neve compatta e molto secca permette una camminata ottimale con
le ciaspole.

Ci sentiamo coraggiosi e proviamo un po’ di fuori pista,
tenedoci il sentiero alla sinistra proseguiamo sulla neve che, ben ghiacciata,
permette di avanzare senza eccessiva fatica.

Arriviamo prima all’incrocio con la pista da fondo davanti
al monte Tomba, e dopo un altro paio di km arriviamo finalmente al Rifugio Podesteria che in verità stava per chiudere (erano le 16.30) ma vedendoci
arrivare ci ha aspettato un po’ per ristorarci (un signore!!).

Beviamo una cioccolata calda, una fettina di torta per i più
golosi e via si riparte per tornare indietro, anche perché il buio si avvicina.

Per fare in fretta decidiamo di consteggiare la pista da
fondo sul lato esterno per il primo tratto fin sotto il monte tomba (il tragitto
originale prevedeva di far tappa al rifugio prima neve ma era troppo tardi), la
notte avanza ma uno spicchio di luna e la neve che riflette la luce permette di
camminare in tutta sicurezza.

Arrivati all’altezza del monte Tomba prendiamo a destra il
sentiero percorso all’andata per tornare a Bocca di Selva.

La ciaspolata è facile e arriviamo senza problemi alle 18 a riconsegnare le ciaspole, col cazziatone del noleggiatore che doveva chiudere alle 17.00 ma non ci ha mai
avvisato.

 <br><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5316581976_c2d4dd9592_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5316595742_6137b09893_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5316010781_9cd2f95df7_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5316611500_fda40eac6f_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=913029</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=913029</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:35:41 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowshoeing Mont-Blanc, Brevent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awesome snowshoeing day starting from Chamonix (Brevent).We took the lift to get to the top of Brevent and started an amazing walk. <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2239463-IMG_0474.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2239453-IMG_0475.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2239465-IMG_0479.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2239466-IMG_0484.JPG"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=919152</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=919152</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:00:32 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ibón bajo de Villamuerta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saliendo de los Llanos del Hospital de Benasque, comenzamos a andar en dirección Refugio de la Renclusa. La nieve en polvo se hunde a nuestros pasos. Ascendemos en dirección hacia del Plan d'Estan, desde allí, dejando atrás un pequeño refugio, seguiremos por la senda hacia la Besurta. El camino se separa aquí, tras cruzar el riachuelo que baja del Ibón. Dejamos las marcadas huellas que nos conducirían hacia la Renclusa y Aigualluts y giramos hacia el Este. Nadie ha pasado desde la última nevada y ,pese a las raquetas, nos hundimos 30 cm. El paisaje nevado es magnífico aunque la visibilidad se reduce por la nubes que cada vez son más espesas. En una labor casi policial conseguimos localizar las semienterradas estacas que marcan el camino. Por último es el Gps el que nos dice que estamos al lado del Ibón. ¡Efectivamente! lo hemos sobrepasado y salimos unos metros por encima. El Ibón bajo de Villamuerta está completamente cubierto de nieve y sólo el borde y la ausencia de desniveles en la zona nos permite vislumbrarlo.Magnífico.A la vuelta, ya en Plan d'Estan comienza a nevar.Saludos Leaving the Llanos del Hospital de Benasque, began walking toward Renclusa Refuge.The powder sinks to our steps. Ascend in the direction of the Plan d'Estan, from there, leaving behind a small shelter, we follow the path until you reach the Besurta. Aftercrossing the creek that descends from the mountain lakes. We leave the marked tracksthat would lead us toward the Renclusa and Aigualluts and turn eastward. Nobody haspassed since the last snowfall, and despite the racket, we sink 30 cm. The snowy landscape is magnificent, although visibility is reduced by the clouds are getting thicker.In a police-work half-buried able to locate the stakes marking the road.Finally the GPS is telling us that we are beside the Ibón. Indeed! we passed and went a few meters above. The low Ibón Villamuerta is completely covered with snow and only the edge and the absence of roads in the area allows us to glimpse.Magnificent.In turn, as in Plan d'Estan starting to snow.Greetings <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2417812-IMGP1694.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2417813-IMGP1697.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2417814-IMGP1701.JPG"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2417816-IMGP1705.JPG"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=973761</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=973761</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:26:14 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyak Snowshoe Adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[We bought some lift tickets and the lift dropped us off near the top of Mount Hyak.  We snowshoed all the way to the top and went down the backside.  We stopped at the giant electric power pole, then made our way down through the forest.

Before we got to the main nordic trail, we noticed some strange poles in the middle of the trees.  The trees all around were covered in icicles, and we realized they were sprinklers.  It was completely bizarre, because we couldn't figure out what function they could possibly serve.  We finally got down to the nordic trail and saw a sign that said &quot;Warning: Waste Water Spray Field, Do Not Enter&quot;. <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/32017-2210015420_c4f3fe2e05_b.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=13449</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=13449</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:59:40 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold Greek Redux]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another beautiful day at Gold Creek Basin.  The snow was in good condition, even though it started to get a bit slushy toward the end of the trip.

We explored a side trail this time, which meant skirting the creek a few times.  We ate lunch and turned around in a large open area with an ancient tree. <br><img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/42265-n505990513_2569561_7191.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/42266-n505990513_2569569_1386.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/42267-n505990513_2569578_5828.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/42270-n505990513_2569597_5112.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=17318</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=17318</link><pubDate>Sat, 5 Apr 2008 07:22:16 -0500</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
	