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Thursday, August 11, 2011

my first 14er!!

You're off to great places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
so get on your way!

Last weekend, "my mountain" was Quandary Peak, a 14,265' mountain outside of Breckenridge. There are 54 "14er's" here in Colorado and I plan on doing as many as possible :-) Besides the actual hike and the lack of oxygen at 14,000 ft, having to wake up at 3:30am (you have to summit before noon so you don't get caught in a thunderstorm) was pretty rough. But the 360 degree view at the top was UNREAL. Can't wait for the next one!

the whole group at 14,265'!

me, Randon and Kim
we saw mountain goats!










Coloradans - if you have any suggestions for other easy/moderate 14ers, let me know!

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  1. Margaret FinlayAugust 25, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Alli, you look great up on a 14er! I am glad that you love Colorado. We think it is one of the best states to live in.

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