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jake_the_snake - Sep 2, 2020 11:30 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2020
RMNPStarted with Longs - many more to climb here
scramblingbadger - Dec 8, 2019 5:56 pm Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2008
Glacier Gorge and Bear LakeA beautiful autumn day with brilliant blue skies made for great hiking and photo ops. The aspens were just about perfect.
JesseSumrak - Aug 21, 2019 11:17 am Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2019
As Often as I canLove Rocky Mountain National Park. So much to do. So much to see.
BKiser90 - Jun 28, 2017 12:25 am Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2017
Single Day VisitOnly had a few hours so settled on Lily Mountain near Longs Peak. Can't wait to come back to climb Longs and other peaks.
mattdalman - Apr 25, 2017 11:43 am Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2014
Longs PeakVisited and climbed Longs Peak on this trip. Loved hearing the Elk bugling.
dino61111 - Jan 21, 2017 9:47 pm
Family vacationHiked into Emerald Lake with my parents long ago, even before my first real summit was climbed. Quite spectacular scenery as I recall. Someday...
technicolorNH - Nov 6, 2016 1:57 am Date Climbed: Sep 17, 2011
Couple of timesSpent the day in 2011, returned in 2014 for Long's Peak, and will almost certainly return several more times in the future.
Rocky Alps - Sep 11, 2016 1:26 am
The main spotsHiked up Hallett Peak and Longs Peak when I was younger, and have also done the hike to Nymph Lake / Dream Lake / Emerald Lake with my family.
Diesel - May 15, 2016 11:17 am Date Climbed: May 24, 2015
1st visitSpet a whole day in the park driving, listening to rangers lectures, taking pictures of wild life and making note for a future visit that would involve serious hiking.
forgues9999 - Nov 12, 2013 4:42 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2013
Really enjoyable visitSpent 4 days enjoying great fall weather. Hiked to Emerald lake and Alberta Falls. Drove the ridge road on a nice sunny day. Need to cover more ground on next trip
hightinerary - Oct 30, 2013 9:26 am
LongingI have visited the park just once, to climb Longs Peak after a business trip. I should return some day.
alpineair - Oct 29, 2013 8:31 pm
Gem is right!#1 favorite NP.
Pewma - Oct 15, 2013 3:50 pm Date Climbed: Apr 7, 1989
Home AreaI grew up in Boulder, which is about and hour from Rocky and many of my first summits were in this park. I have to say it's one of the best places I've ever been. April 89 sometime was the first time I visited the park I was 4 and all I remember was a giant elk in a meadow
LDuszer - Aug 20, 2013 11:35 am Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2013
Right in my backyard...I'm lucky to have such a gem only 30 minutes from my house. I can explore when all the tourists are gone!
THalky - Jul 24, 2013 3:54 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2013
Beautiful ParkAmazing park. Had a nice hike among the lakes and a nice ride on the highest continuously paved road in north america.
Jimmy Rivers - Jul 22, 2013 12:53 am Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2013
Always scenic RMNPThird time to Rocky Mtn Natl Park, and it never disappoints! We Hiked through the lakes region this time. Next time I visit, I will hike Longs Peak, promise!
telemarkdude - Nov 8, 2012 3:23 am
RMNPBeen going for years. Winter is by far my favorite time to hit the peaks there.
alpine345 - Oct 19, 2012 10:53 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 1979
RMNPFirst trip here with N. Lord and B. Lange...several times since with others...Wild Basin, Longs, T.R.R. etc...
Pete Castricone - Sep 13, 2012 10:58 am
My favorite national parkHands down one of the most inspiring places in the country. I can't count the number of trips I've made here.
rasgoat - Mar 19, 2012 8:36 pm
AwesomeCan't wait to climb Longs!