Archive for July, 2009

Ruby Creek Mega-Traverse: Engelman Peak, Robeson Peak, Bard Peak, Mount Parnassus, Woods Mountain, and One More

By admin | July 24th, 2009

Submitted by Rocky Mountain Raider
Panorama of the Ruby Creek Mega-Traverse: First Part with Engelman, Robeson, Bard, and Parnassus

 
Second Part: Bard, Parnassus, Woods, and an un-named peak

Although I seem to be doing a lot of posts lately on the great mountain trail running Tara and I have been doing this summer, we have also been getting [...]

Trail Running Up To Saint Vrain Glacier

By admin | July 22nd, 2009

Submitted by Rocky Mountain Raider
Here is another post from a couple weeks ago…
One of the better mellow runs along the Frontrange is the Peaceful Valley/Camp Dick run. The trail winds its way along the north side of the South St. Vrain River for 4 miles, climbing gently from ~8,500 feet to ~9,200 feet. At this [...]

The Brainard Lake Loop: Trail Running in the Shade

By admin | July 15th, 2009

Submitted by Rocky Mountain Raider
I’m trying to catch up on my posts. One of the things that has been slowing me down is I’m trying to find a way to do maps and profiles of the trail runs. I thought Google Earth would allow me to do this, but I’ve got to mess around some [...]

Spring Backcountry Freeheel Video: How I Miss The Snow

By admin | July 5th, 2009

Submitted by Rocky Mountain Raider
Last week we hit some 90 degree days, and that really had me thinking (wishing?) for winter again. Sure, the climbing has been good, and the trail running up high has just started to peak (see running Neva Peak here), but when it gets hot I get grumpy. So I thought [...]