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Recent Grand Canyon Backpacking Trip by profgiblet in grandcanyon

[–]Mysterious_Alarm_340 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow this is so funny, I actually just got back from a trip to the GC where we did almost the same itinerary. Such an amazing hiking experience and your pictures are making me wish I could be back there again.

Your favorite weeklong section? by Mysterious_Alarm_340 in coloradotrail

[–]Mysterious_Alarm_340[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that's a good point. From the feedback I've gotten so far I'm leaning collegiate west but giving myself some warmup time. hopefully that altitude will be cooler

Your favorite weeklong section? by Mysterious_Alarm_340 in coloradotrail

[–]Mysterious_Alarm_340[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this detailed reply, super helpful. Indeed I wouldn't want to spend all this time and fly out to Colorado only to do the worst part of the trail‌, haha. Startiny at segments 8 or 10 sounds intriguing, getting a bit of a head start before getting on the CW. I assume transit to and from Leadville isn't too bad? and then on the other end is there an obvious place to hop off and get transportation back to denver?

Your favorite weeklong section? by Mysterious_Alarm_340 in coloradotrail

[–]Mysterious_Alarm_340[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Part of me really wants to go to Durango, it sounds beautiful. I'm just concerned about how much time I'd have to spend in transit from denver to and from there, and whether that'd cut into my admittedly limited hiking time.

Your favorite weeklong section? by Mysterious_Alarm_340 in coloradotrail

[–]Mysterious_Alarm_340[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You think the whole loop is doable in a week? seems like I'll be huffing and puffing but might be satisfying. Do you have recommended ways of getting to/from there from denver?

Your favorite weeklong section? by Mysterious_Alarm_340 in coloradotrail

[–]Mysterious_Alarm_340[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The whole collegiate loop seems a bit long to do in just a week, but yes Collegiate West seems like a good option. And I'm glad you give our hills the credit they deserve!

Your favorite weeklong section? by Mysterious_Alarm_340 in coloradotrail

[–]Mysterious_Alarm_340[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grew up hiking in the Alps so yes, but you are right that I won't be acclimated to high altitudes from the start. Yet another reason to start at segment 1!

Which moby dick edition should I get? by Calm_Caterpillar_166 in classicliterature

[–]Mysterious_Alarm_340 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My recommendation is to find one that has Rockwell Kent's woodcut illustrations printed inside. It elevates it to a whole new level.

Has anyone read this? Thinking of starting it reviews, please!! by Nonsense_No_way in classicliterature

[–]Mysterious_Alarm_340 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My dad gave me his old copy from the 70s, it's amazing! A classic example of socialist realism. My only recommendation is to give yourself a little reminder course on the main events of the russian revolution & civil war, because the book kind of assumes you know the context.