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Trip Favorites

Hikes

Chasm Lake, Estes Park CO -
 
Not far east of Fort Collins, this hike is accessible and has great variety of scenery, including the ice/snow melt streams, lakes and waterfalls coming down from Longs Peak (14000')
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Black Canyon of Gunnison CO -
 
The Canyon river is 2000' below the rim and all the trails seem to cover that elevation change in little over a mile.  This hike is steep and loose so be ready.  The challenge only adds to the beauty

Free Camping Spots

Climbing Spots

Gunnison CO National Forest - Winding dirt roads through huge groves of Aspen, with a background of snow-capped peaks even in summer.
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Black Hills WY National Forest - A thick, verdant forest valley interspersed with beautiful green grassy prarie.
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Walmart LOL - Free and accessible, don't knock it until you try it...or knock it cause it's Walmart.
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Alta Lakes (Telluride) CO - Drive up a mountain path to 12000' and camp near the three small lakes, nestled between mountains, sheltered by evergreen, and in sight of the sunset.  

Cities 

Towns

Ophir - Totally non-commercial town of 72 houses nestled between 14ers, south of Telluride
Telluride - Awesome little ski town, fair amount of commercial adventure sports.
Crested Butte - Beach town vibes, with the colorful houses and people biking everywhere, but definitely a mountain town.  
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Minneapolis - An active town, not too tall or overbearing, with nice parks, and a skyline if you want it!
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Boulder - Outdoorsy populace, many parks, progressive people, nearby climbing and wilderness areas.  
Vedauwoo WY - Alien landscape dense with epic climbs on beautiful cracks and rock
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Devil's Tower WY - Hundreds of feet of excellent crack climbing with exposure and unadultered views of the wyoming countryside
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