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RockyRoadCamper
Dec 04, 2013Explorer
Colorado is for hikers. Best place in the country to hike to 14,000 ft. asl. The tundra, land without trees is beautiful. Take your time the first 7-10 days getting use to the altitude. Be in shape before you arrive in Colorado. I am 67 and a heart patient, so if I can do mt. hiking, you can too. My single favorite place in CO is RMNP. There are so many wonderful trails there. Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder has everything you need for hiking. I am talking mostly about day hiking as the packs get too heavy for multi-day hikes. Buy the best boots you can. In fact good gear makes all the difference. Get out see the country get some exercise sleep good loose some wt.
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