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Thomas Creek Hike
I’m curious about the trail along Thomas Creek because it’s the only one on the map that reaches the ridge that leads to Mount Rose. It’s also the most difficult trailhead to access on a bumpy forest road that crosses the creek once over several miles of climbing. We stop short, and find the trailhead…
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Aspen Four Passes Loop
My cousins Doug and Liz invite me to join them on a backpack trip with their friends Dave and Shantel in the wildflower wonderland of the Maroon Bells. Who could say no to that? The logistics get a little complicated, but Dad hands me off successfully and we leave the Maroon Lake trailhead right on…
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Mount Edwards and Grays Peak Overnight
My dad suggests this overnight outing with an unusual approach to Grays Peak, the highest peak on the continental divide. We start in a valley to the west of the peak after six miles of bumpy road driving. Climbing meadows covered in wildflowers, we reach our last opportunity to camp just as thundershowers move in.…
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World Listening Network Ushahidi Site
This is my first project using the Ushahidi mapping platform. There are a few theme customizations, but most of the effort went towards customizing File Uploads to host uploaded sound recordings on a separate content server. Anyone can upload a recording and put it on the map, try it out! Client: Dr. Sorin Matei.