Kane is right on with the about 60 miles from Denver, I live backed up to the Eagles Nest Wilderness which is the Gore and it's only 60 miles from here to West Denver as the interstate runs. It might be a little closer as the crow flies.
Thanks, miztflip--guess I was thinking of the 100 mile drive from Denver to Vail, and using that as an entry point to the Gores. Should have known better.
Excellent page Kane. Soon your Gore Range coverage will be as extensive as your studies of the IPW and LCW. I just got back from florida yesterday so if you want to climb something this weekend let me know. When is that Outpost Peak going to be introduced to the world?
Hi Jon, welcome back. I already have the Outpost page written, I'll submit it soon. I have to work this weekend. My next days off are this Monday and next Sat/Sun.
August 15, I tried to drive up Spraddle Creek, hoping to camp up there. I found the road is gated at the horse stables. It was nearly dark and raining, so I didn't try to find anyone at the stables to ask about the situation.
On August 17, I called the Holy Cross Ranger Station. I was told the road was closed because the area above is a proposed Wilderness area. However, the owners of the adjacent stables have keys to the gate and are allowed to drive vehicles just above the gate. Probably due to the limited parking around the stables/trailhead. But neither they nor anyone else is allowed to drive higher on the road.
mtwashingtonmonroe - Feb 21, 2005 10:22 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page as always Kane! Very nice work on this beautiful mountain. Have a good one and happy climbing!
-Britt
hgrapid - Feb 21, 2005 10:33 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentMaster Kane!
BobSmith - Feb 21, 2005 11:37 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentVery nice!
Rob - Feb 22, 2005 12:28 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNicely done!
Useless trivia: This is the 7th "Bald" mountain on SP. There's 9 "Baldys".
brenta - Feb 22, 2005 12:37 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentExcellent page and some spectacular pictures of a great mountain range. Thanks for posting!
My usual proofreading report:
ranges obscurity -> range's obscurity
The quite Middle Creek Drainage -> The quiet Middle Creek Drainage
wuedesau - Feb 22, 2005 2:20 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page, beautiful photos!
Saintgrizzly - Feb 22, 2005 3:00 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentVery nice page! (But isn't the Gore Range more like a hundred miles from Denver? Or were you thinking, "as a crow flies?")
miztflip - Feb 22, 2005 8:13 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentKane is right on with the about 60 miles from Denver, I live backed up to the Eagles Nest Wilderness which is the Gore and it's only 60 miles from here to West Denver as the interstate runs. It might be a little closer as the crow flies.
Saintgrizzly - Feb 24, 2005 2:53 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentThanks, miztflip--guess I was thinking of the 100 mile drive from Denver to Vail, and using that as an entry point to the Gores. Should have known better.
Bor - Feb 22, 2005 3:43 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat Kane! You have amazing fieling for the motifs! Your photos are great!
Cheers!
RyanS - Feb 22, 2005 10:48 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice work!
BCL - Feb 22, 2005 1:40 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentGood page.
JonBradford - Feb 23, 2005 8:27 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentExcellent page Kane. Soon your Gore Range coverage will be as extensive as your studies of the IPW and LCW. I just got back from florida yesterday so if you want to climb something this weekend let me know. When is that Outpost Peak going to be introduced to the world?
Cheers buddy.
Jon
Kane - Feb 23, 2005 1:04 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentHi Jon, welcome back. I already have the Outpost page written, I'll submit it soon. I have to work this weekend. My next days off are this Monday and next Sat/Sun.
wildstar - Feb 23, 2005 4:16 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentVery nice page, great post.
Don Nelsen - Feb 23, 2005 11:35 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAnother great page - nicely put together and fantastic photos.
dn
Grant - Feb 24, 2005 9:37 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentSweeeet..
Aaron Johnson - Mar 8, 2005 12:24 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentNice work-nice photos.
Candace66 - Aug 16, 2022 3:29 pm - Hasn't voted
Road closed at stablesAugust 15, I tried to drive up Spraddle Creek, hoping to camp up there. I found the road is gated at the horse stables. It was nearly dark and raining, so I didn't try to find anyone at the stables to ask about the situation.
On August 17, I called the Holy Cross Ranger Station. I was told the road was closed because the area above is a proposed Wilderness area. However, the owners of the adjacent stables have keys to the gate and are allowed to drive vehicles just above the gate. Probably due to the limited parking around the stables/trailhead. But neither they nor anyone else is allowed to drive higher on the road.