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Chicago Basin Purgatory Creek Hike
Chicago Basin Purgatory Creek Approach Hike Guide

Chicago Basin Purgatory Creek Approach Hike Guide

September 18, 2018 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 2 comments

The Purgatory Creek trail is the shortest and most common way to access the Chicago Basin if you do not want to or are not able to take the Silverton/Durango train. During the summer of 2018, train access to the Chicago Basin was stopped due to a controversy around the Durango Fire, so the…

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Capitol Peak 14er Hike Review
Capitol Peak Colorado 14er Hike Review

Capitol Peak Colorado 14er Hike Review

September 12, 2018 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 9 comments

Capitol Peak is infamous in Colorado as being the toughest standard route on a “14er” by most of the hiking community. This long hike involves miles of hiking and is usually broken up into 2 days. Trail conditions range from dirt to boulder fields with the crux of the route being the famous knife…

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Sapphire Point Overlook Hike
Sapphire Point Overlook Colorado Hike Review

Sapphire Point Overlook Colorado Hike Review

September 4, 2018 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 0 Comment

Sapphire Point Overlook is a short loop hike located in Dillon, Colorado. This is a good spot for a short walk, picnic or to shoot photos during a special occasion. Sapphire Point is family friendly, dog friendly and a popular spot to visit year round. Sapphire Point Overlook Quick Facts Sapphire Point Overlook: ★★★…

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El Diente Traverse Colorado 14er Hike
El Diente Traverse Colorado 14ers Hike Guide

El Diente Traverse Colorado 14ers Hike Guide

August 28, 2018 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 4 comments

El Diente Traverse is one of Gerry Roach’s four great Colorado traverses located in the Lizard Head Wilderness of southern Colorado. The traverse is mostly class 3 and involves very little route finding as the ridge is somewhat obvious. El Diente Traverse can be hiked either from Mt Wilson to El Diente Peak or…

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Acadia Mountain Maine Hike Review
Acadia Mountain Maine Hike Guide

Acadia Mountain Maine Hike Guide

August 21, 2018 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 0 Comment

Acadia Mountain is popular loop hike located on the south west side of Acadia National Park. Unlike the east side of the park, this hike is much more secluded and still offers great views of the Atlantic Ocean and the rest of Acadia National Park. The trail conditions on this hike range from packed…

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Mt Edwards Colorado 13er Hike Review
Mt Edwards Colorado 13er Hike Guide

Mt Edwards Colorado 13er Hike Guide

August 8, 2018 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 0 Comment

Mt Edwards is a short out and back hike located in the Front Range of Colorado. A class 2 hike, Mt Edwards is a great alternative to the CF that exists on Grays and Torreys Peaks almost every single weekend. Trail conditions range from packed dirt to boulder fields. Mt Edwards is a centennial…

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