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Chalk Lake

(nr Nathrop CO) Between the 14ers of Mount Antero and Mount Princeton was a canyon that lead to the ghosttown of Saint Elmo. Although I didn’t care to go all the way up, there were some sights that drew me upward to the camp at 8,751ft. Great views and pleasant temperatures were a plus. On […]

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Great Sand Dunes

(nr Zapata CO) Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve was a short drive after coming down from the mountain and Zapata Falls. Its claim to fame are the tallest dunes in North America covering 30 square miles. Some dunes reaching up to 750ft high. It is said to be one of only a few […]

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Sandía Peak

(Albuquerque NM) The Sandía Peak Tramway is one of the longest spans in the world. It goes up to the Sandía Crest at 10,378ft. At the top was a restaurant, a ski area, trails, and an old stone cabin. Great views of the valleys to the west, south and east could be seen. The ticket […]

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