Hiking the Transfer Trail

Temps got down below zero this past week, but by the time our Friday Hike Day rolled around, the air had warmed up and it was another perfect day to go hiking. This week HC chose the Transfer Trail, just north of the city.





As we set off, we were greeted by some mighty fine wild turkeys in a nearby yard.







Wonder-Chihuahua thought we were going a bit too slow!








Part of our trail.








Looking down on the little town of No Name, tucked between I70 and the Colorado River. A bit of the history of No Name here.







Yet another abandoned vehicle high up on the hiking trail.








No, I really don't want to take the short cut! :-)








I really am thankful to have such a knowledgeable hiking buddy. I need to learn to hike as simply as she does. I seem to have to carry my pack which, as she reminded me, contained a library book last week. Maybe that's really unnecessary... What do you think?

Thankful Thursday

This week I am thankful for such great hiking companions!

Wordless Wednesday

Going to the Movies

Sunday we decided to ride the bus into Aspen to see a movie. Black Swan. Creepy. But anyway, we had a nice little excursion. Because of the X-Games, we knew traffic would be crazy and parking at a minimum; hence, the bus.

Quite a comfortable, even if slow, ride to town.








Here's what we saw of the X-Games as we rode by. The Flying Tomato was winning Gold!
















A couple of shops that we like, one for the name, one for the goodies.


Gotta love a guy who spends a lot of time on his hair!











These three little gals were engrossed in a book they just bought at Explore. SO CUTE! They never saw DH in front of them.







Here's what I found at Explore. One of my favorite authors!

















The Isis Theater carries their theme all the way through the building. We love this theater!


After the movie, walking back to the bus stop, we passed a few folks enjoying the beautiful day, eating hot dogs and drinking cocoa, around the fire pit.





Will we take public transportation again? You bet! Even without the X-Games. It was a stress-free way to go!!

Friday Hike

Friday was another exquisitely beautiful Colorado day. Temps in the high 20s, a clear sky. Perfect for another hike.

HC, my hiking companion, and our fearless little leader, Wonder-Chihuahua, trekked up past Linwood Cemetery -- where the notorious Doc Holliday is buried -- and then connected up with the Scout Trail from on top. The snow was deep in places, but it didn't hinder us at all.



Scrubby brush on top.








The view over to Sunlight Ski area.








HC pointing out some of the features.








Views along the trail.








A campsite. Brrrr.......








Once again looking forward to next week's hike!

Wordless Wednesday

Hiking the Scout Trail

My hiking buddy planned a very exciting hike for this week: The Boy Scout Trail.
Here's my fearless leader explaining where we'll be going. This lady is a font of knowledge when it comes to hiking. I always learn so much --- and get exercise, too. Such a deal!






Looking down on the Hot Springs Pool and Hotel Colorado, at the beginning of the hike.







Faithful hiking companion, Run'way, checking out the steep mountainside. He decided we shouldn't head down that way -- thank God!






But he had noticed I was using my hiking sticks this time and he decided that maybe he should have one of his own. Definitely a good idea, Run'way!







We hiked up to where the truck fell over the edge! What? A truck had driven up this trail? Apparently it's been there a long time, but I sure didn't want to poke around it.






We turned around and had this beautiful view of the Roan Plateau.







On the way down, another view of the Hot Springs Pool.
Took us about 2.5 hours. A well-spent morning in Paradise!