Author Archives: Maggie

11-08-11 Rattlesnake Dr, Missoula, MT (32.4 miles, 591′ gain)

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Maggie

The plan was to bike down 93 to Lolo, Montana, the town just South of Missoula. I’d biked part way there earlier, to get to the Blue Mountain trailhead, so I figured it would be bikeable. I was excited to … Continue reading →

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11-3-11 Blue Mountain (20 miles 3240′ gain) Missoula, Montana

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Maggie

I finally got out of my rut of sleeping late, and was able to get in a 20 mile hike! It took 8 hours and 15 minutes, plus about 30 minutes of biking to the trailhead and back. When I … Continue reading →

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10-28-11 Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Maggie

This post is heavy on the science, mainly because I felt the need to say something other than “We saw pretty things! Here they are!” So if that is not your cup of tea, feel free to let your eyes … Continue reading →

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10-27-11 Yellowstone (day 1)

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Maggie

We drove up to Yellowstone National Park today, wanting to get there before most of the roads close on November 7th for winter road maintenance. I have to admit, this was all Louis’s idea. I had heard of Old Faithful, … Continue reading →

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10-25-11 Jackson Trails (14 miles, 3960′ gain)

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Maggie

I guess I could call this another epic day (it was!) but at some point I’m going to have to redefine my threshold for what makes a hike epic. Oh well. Basically did the same hike as a few days … Continue reading →

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10-23-11 Surprise Lake from Taggart (13.6 miles, 2915′ gain)

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Maggie

Another epic day! And this one I was able to share with Louis, for twice the fun, and at least three times the insanity. This was the hardest hike Louis has done since we began our hiking adventures, and for … Continue reading →

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10-22-11 Hiking in Jackson, WY (14.1 miles, 3300′ up)

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Maggie

Guys, I am so far behind on updating! And I have so many pictures it just breaks my heart trying to choose only the very best ones to include in the blog. I don’t know how folks do it. So … Continue reading →

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10-7-11 Jack’s Creek to Taos Junction, NM

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Maggie

I’m currently sitting in a Brewing Market in downtown Boulder trying to stay awake. With all the travelling, I’d cut back my caffeine consumption to half-a-cup of coffee a day, and that seems to work just fine for hiking and … Continue reading →

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10-6-11 Winsor Creek Trail

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Maggie

Today we drove to the general store in Terrero to see if we could pick up some fresh fruits or other munchies to supplement the freeze-dried dinner we had. No luck there! They must be clearing out for the season, … Continue reading →

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10-5-11 Storrie Lake, NM to Jack’s Creek campground

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Maggie

It was pretty amazing to wake up in such a beautiful place after having arrived in the pitch darkness the night before. I’d seen pictures on the internet of course, but nothing like being there! I went on a bit … Continue reading →

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10-4-11 Edmond, OK to Storrie Lake, NM (512 miles)

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Maggie

We were a day late in setting off, due to an electrical issue with the car. She spent a day in the shop at the mercy of mechanics who never did figure out the problem. A fuse kept blowing and … Continue reading →

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There will be more to come

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Maggie

We’ve reached Boulder, CO after winding our way slowly through the mountains of New Mexico and southern Colorado. We’re here for another few days to search for apartments and do some other life chores that require more consistent cell and … Continue reading →

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