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HIKING IN HEAVEN IN THE COLORADO ROCKIES - CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 18–26, 2010
$980.00

Dick Ernenwein, Trip Leader
TRIP NOW FULL - CONTACT LEADER TO BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST.

crested butteSettled in the 1870’s by miners at nearly 9000 ft in the central Colorado Rockies, Crested Butte is the quintessential romantic western mountain mining town. Crested Butte is surrounded by over three million acres of wilderness and National Forest with spectacular scenery beyond compare and dominated by many 14000 ft. peaks.

All 8 nights will be spent at the Cristiana Guesthaus, a European style Inn, located near the center of Crested Butte and hosted by the devoted and very helpful British couple Martin and Rosy Catmur. It includes cozy double rooms with bath and a gourmet breakfast which includes homemade granola, fresh fruit, and various muffins. Each participant will be responsible for buying their own daily trail lunch and each night we will take in a different restaurant in Crested Butte. They have a wonderful variety of excellent restaurants ranging from Mexican to Asian to French to family western theme dinner. The dinners will also be the responsibility of each participant.

Level of Difficulty
This will be a mostly moderate to strenuous hiking trip with some daily strenuous sections (in terms of elevation climbed each day; although the trail footing is very easy compared to the Adirondacks) with six hikes ranging from 6  to 14 miles and vertical elevations from 1000 ft. to 3100 ft. reaching heights of up to 13,000 ft.. This will be the third trip I have led for ADK to Crested Butte, 2003, 2005 and now 2010. It represents some of the best and most impressive hiking I have done anywhere.
   
High altitude hiking means that it is important to acclimate as much as possible. So each day will be a little more strenuous with a day off after the 3rd day to rest or partake in an alternate activity including horseback riding, biking, rafting, fishing, or more hiking. Our hikes will start and end early (estimated 8:30am – 3:30pm). This will allow a couple of hours each afternoon for individual pursuits including just taking it easy or a leisurely walk enjoying the town.
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Outing Cost:
The outing cost will be $980.00

Cost Includes:
  • 8 nights double room
  • 8 breakfasts
  • Daily transfers to and from the trail heads.
Not included:
  • Airfare
  • 8 lunches
  • 8 dinners
  • Beverages.

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Click HERE for a detailed daily itinerary.

For more information including a detailed itinerary, contact Dick Ernenwein, 845-565-3866, 4 Commonwealth Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550. e-mail:  rernenwein@msn.com TRIP IS NOW FULL. CONTACT THE TRIP LEADER TO BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST.
Please note:  Prices and trip arrangements are subject to change due to circumstances beyond ADK's control. All registration fees are non-refundable. Details including cancellation policy will be supplied to all those requesting trip information.

MEMBERSHIP IN THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION