Great page and photos Don. But one thing, and this may just be a personal opinion, but the large photo you have posted at the top of the page is of the view and not the peak. It confused me a little because I thought that that was Bluff Mountain, just a recommendation but I think you should change it.
Thanks for the vote and the compliment. I agonized a bit about putting up the view rather than the peak and wondered how it would be received. You are correct, though, so I will take a look at the pics and put something else up.
Thanks you for the vote and the compliment! I feel very fortunate to live in this area - and thank summitpost for getting me into the best shape of my life, too!
Thanks for the vote. Yes, its interesting that so much area remains unforested or at best lightly forested! I think some of it may have to do with the extreme nature of the 1902 fire, subsequently causing much soil to erode from the rocky hills and also, this area has a surprisingly harsh winter for the elevation with high winds and a very short growing season.
You Coloradans have most of the good mountains, for sure, but I do what I can! .
I'm from Washington. Actually, I think the North Cascades are the best alpine mountains in the lower 48, and Utah has the desert mountains and canyons, but don't tell my Colorado buddies I'm speaking of such absurbitites!
Thanks for the vote, mandrake. It IS a great trail from Rd. 41 all the way to Tarbell Campground. - well worth the effort and now is the best time with a little fall colors just starting to show up.
BobSmith - Sep 7, 2005 6:20 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGood work on the post.
rpc - Sep 7, 2005 6:54 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page & beautiful photography Don!
Cheers,
radek
Don Nelsen - Sep 7, 2005 11:04 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the nice words, Radek! I appreciate the vote.
Best regards,
Don
Dow Williams - Sep 7, 2005 7:11 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGood page Don. Spent enough winters up here to know what a Chinook is. Cheers.
Trevor Simmons - Sep 7, 2005 8:16 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice page. Good pics!
IdahoKid - Sep 7, 2005 9:34 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page and photos Don. But one thing, and this may just be a personal opinion, but the large photo you have posted at the top of the page is of the view and not the peak. It confused me a little because I thought that that was Bluff Mountain, just a recommendation but I think you should change it.
Sean
Don Nelsen - Sep 7, 2005 9:43 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote and the compliment. I agonized a bit about putting up the view rather than the peak and wondered how it would be received. You are correct, though, so I will take a look at the pics and put something else up.
Best regards,
Don
Brian Jenkins - Sep 7, 2005 10:29 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice one, Don.
EastKing - Sep 7, 2005 10:42 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentWow, it doesn't matter what the height; Washington peaks just seem to rock! Nice page.
Don Nelsen - Sep 7, 2005 11:08 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks you for the vote and the compliment! I feel very fortunate to live in this area - and thank summitpost for getting me into the best shape of my life, too!
best regards,
Don
Dean - Sep 7, 2005 11:02 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentI call your Bluff and raise you 4 stars.
Don Nelsen - Sep 7, 2005 11:10 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentHa ha! Thanks Dean - I appreciate the vote and the compliment.
Hey, what have you been up to lately?
- Don
Gangolf Haub - Sep 8, 2005 7:43 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice page. Interesting to read that 100 years weren't enough to somewhat re-grow the forest. Makes you think twice about deforestation.
Don Nelsen - Sep 8, 2005 12:42 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentHi Gangolf.
Thanks for the vote. Yes, its interesting that so much area remains unforested or at best lightly forested! I think some of it may have to do with the extreme nature of the 1902 fire, subsequently causing much soil to erode from the rocky hills and also, this area has a surprisingly harsh winter for the elevation with high winds and a very short growing season.
best regards,
Don
Scott - Sep 8, 2005 2:19 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentSmall mountain by Washinton standards, but hey, it still looks worthy.
Don Nelsen - Sep 8, 2005 11:16 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks Scott - I appreciate your vote and compliment! You Coloradans have most of the good mountains, for sure, but I do what I can!
Best regards,
don
Scott - Sep 9, 2005 12:16 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentYou Coloradans have most of the good mountains, for sure, but I do what I can! .
I'm from Washington. Actually, I think the North Cascades are the best alpine mountains in the lower 48, and Utah has the desert mountains and canyons, but don't tell my Colorado buddies I'm speaking of such absurbitites!
mandrake - Sep 8, 2005 2:33 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentCool! I've been thinking to check out that approach to Silver Star sometime...
Don Nelsen - Sep 8, 2005 11:14 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote, mandrake. It IS a great trail from Rd. 41 all the way to Tarbell Campground. - well worth the effort and now is the best time with a little fall colors just starting to show up.
- Don
cmc56789 - Sep 8, 2005 5:01 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAnother nice page!