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Today was to be the last day of this section hike. I still had over 15 miles of hiking to make it to Goldhill Trailhead, and then to Breckenridge where my car was parked at the Bivvi Hostel. The morning was chilly but the sun was shining as I began to hike.
The closer I got to Breckenridge I started to notice thousands of down trees. There were criss-crossed tangled trees everywhere. It was real a blight on the landscape. Initially, I didn't know the cause. I thought maybe a new ski area was planned and the crew they sent to clear the mountain went a little overboard. Many of the trees were just on the side of the trail, but eventually someone started making what I assumed were pyres for burning. It really was shocking to see so much devastation.
As I was hiking through, I encountered some bikers who knew the cause. Evidently there has been a Mountain Pine beetle infestation. It is an epidemic which has covered over a million acres in both Colorado and Wyoming. The beetles burrow into the bark and lay eggs. As the eggs hatch, they eat the bark, thereby killing the tree. Very destructive.
I made it to Goldhill Trailhead which is still several miles from Breckenridge (Frisco is also accessible from here). Fortunately, not far away is a bus stop where I caught a free bus ride (which also goes to Frisco). It didn't go all the way to the hostel, but it was close enough. I had thought to stay at the hostel but I had not made a reservation and they were booked. (The Bivvi appears to be a very nice and clean hostel, but not just for hikers. All Breck visitors are welcome, so if you plan to stay, call ahead for a reservation.)
Overall, I was hiking for 7 days. I hiked segments 1-6 on the Colorado Trail. For anyone planning a long distance hike, these segments are a great introduction to the CT. Some difficult spots but some easy hiking as well. Awesome scenery without spending too much time above treeline. It was a great hike; I was ready for more!
Twin Lakes, CO (Lake County)
Segment 11 Dayhike
Back in 2017 I had intended to hike the Collegiate Loop, but my leg had different ideas. The Collegiate Loop comprises the Collegiate East and Collegiate West. It is about 160 miles and would make a great circuit hike. Originally the Collegiate East was the official route of the Colorado Trail, while the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail uses the Collegiate West. Now, CT Hikers choose which side to hike. Although I have completed the Collegiate West, I was still interested in completing the East side. (For Loop hikers, I would suggest starting on the East side, since it is easier. For CT hikers, definitely do the West.)
My hike began on the far side of Twin Lakes where I parked my car. This is where hikers must decide which side to hike, East or West. It was a pretty easy hike with some short uphills but not too steep. I met a couple of Loop hikers who had just started from Avalanche Trailhead (Segment 13, maybe not the best starting point since it is steep). One of the hikers was ill possibly because of altitude. They had not acclimated.
I hiked out to Forest Service Road 399, approximately 4.7 miles. Took a short break and then returned. Encountered 3 CT hikers. After retrieving my car, I re-encountered the 2 Loop hikers who were moving very slowly. They wanted to go to the Leadville Hospital, so I drove them in.
It rained a little while hiking, but it rained alot while in Leadville. At over 10,000 feet, Leadville is a great place to acclimate. I've used the area a number of times for dayhikes to prepare for an upcoming longer higher. Filling in the gaps on the Collegiate East has given me plenty of hiking opportunities.
A selection of photos put together in a grid. These were taken as part of a project exploring the body. I focused on its differences and simalarities-for example finding scars, blemishes and different muscles/bone structures in a range of individuals.
CO (Saguache County)
Day 5 random campsite (Segment 19) to random campsite (Segment 20)
Not a cloud in sight ... anywhere.
Started off chilly and in the 40s. The sun was shining brightly though, so it warmed up quickly. Saw a large pine tree which reminded me of Sequoias ... this was still CO right? There were several more miles in the large meadow/valley. I noticed a fenced area which might have been a spring, but a small sign had DEATH scribed on it. Then up and over a short bump which was through an aspen grove. The trail finally wandered down to Cochetopa Creek.
Cochetopa Creek was flowing very well. The previous few days had intermittent water sources. That would not be a problem today as the trail followed this creek for many miles. I thought I would have to ford it but someone had put a log over it to bridge the gap. Although this area was completely exposed, it was very enjoyable hiking. Easy, unique terrain, fall colors and a meandering creek. One of my favorite sections so far. Did encounter some steep sidehill and had some glimpses of Organ Mountain. San Luis Peak is hiding behind.
A few miles before the end of Segment 19, the trail entered La Garita Wilderness. Wilderness Areas are specially designated areas that remain undeveloped and maintain primeval character. There are additional restrictions to visiting and on the Colorado Trail bicycles are not allowed in Wilderness Areas.
A delegation from South Africa attended the High Level Segment of the Maputo Review Conference on a Mine-Free World.
Charles Nqakula, High Commissioner of South Africa to Mozambique signed the Maputo +15 Declaration on behalf of his delegation at the Third Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
Several States addressed the conference during the high-level segment, while other delegations signed or witnessed the signing of the Maputo +15 Declaration.
For more information:
www.maputoreviewconference.org/
All photos are courtesy of the Convention's Implementation Support Unit, ISU.
ABC 26, WGNO New Orleans morning show segments with Chriss Knight at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, highlighting A Technological Terrarium and artists on Sept. 7, 2011.
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This historic segment of Route 66 was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
Sapulpa is a lovely Route 66 community located in northeastern Creek County just southwest of Tulsa. It is the county seat of Creek County.
Next to Alhama de Granada with my friend Ruiz Molina.
Info:
25 minutes of exposure
F16
ISO 100
18 mm
& Full Moonlight
Using a Teensy++ to drive one of four seven segment displays. For this prototype the wiring is messy freeform and the LEDs are just all in parallel per segment.
Bead segments are designed to be multi-function pieces. They have the ring end of a toggle clasp at each end, and fasten with interchangeable "extender chains". This way, the decorative piece an be used as a bracelet or necklace, and dressed up or down.
This bead segment is hand-formed chain maille made of hundreds of metal jump rings.
CO (Chaffee County)
Day 9
Salida, CO to Avalanche Trailhead (Segment 13) to random campsite (Segment 12)
Darryll arrived on time with his son, Adam, and then we met Brenda and Satori at Princeton Hot Springs. They dropped off a car there. It took much longer to get to their trailhead. I was dropped off at Avalanche trailhead (once we found it) about 3 miles away. Thanks for the rides.
The climb from Avalanche was pretty tough but manageable, of course. My knee did start to hurt though. Brenda had given me some wrap to try which I will tomorrow. At the top it was not above treeline. Mount Yale was nearby. It looked like a nice place to camp.
The downhill was also tough but OK. I met 2 groups doing trail maintenance. Thanks for the Hard Work! One was at Silver Creek trailhead. I stopped and helped them move a rock and then I took a short break.
It started to rain, so I started hiking in Segment 12 now. The rain didn't last but maybe 5 minutes though. It was a long haul to the top, about 9 miles where I finally set-up camp. No other rain threatening until now. I actually though I might get a sunset. Oh well!
I did see a handful of hikers, so everyone didn't do the West side, which I would have suggested. 16.1 total miles for the day.
Title: 'Spidie Segments' by Wayne Chisnall
Dimensions: 58.5 x 58.5 x 7 cm
Medium: Smooth Hammerite paint on MDF
Date: 2004
This painting is soon to be reproduced as an editioned run of screen prints.
Segment 2 is a very dry and exposed section of the Colorado Trail. In 1996 the Buffalo Creek fire destroyed the pine forests and turned a portion of segment 2 into an arid, almost desert like environment. An unexpected area within the mountains of Colorado. But Segment 2 doesn't start until reacquiring the South Platte River and that was still almost 8 miles away.
After a restful night of sleep I awoke sometime after 6. I lingered in camp until 8 and then started hiking. Took a few pictures before my first break at some rocks with a nice overlook. I thought this was the 'ridge' as listed in my Colorado Trail Atlas, which is the high point before descending to the South Platte. I was not as far as I though I was but it was a nice place for a break after more than an hour of hiking. I took some zoomed in pictures of houses on far away mountains as well as Littleton. The scenery was beginning to be fantastic. There was a campsite behind the rocks, but no nearby water source.
I left this spectacular viewpoint and wandered past the 'ridge' approximately 45 minutes later. It seemed like I was moving slow. It took about 3 hours to hike less than 4 miles, including the break. It was mostly uphill though.
Finally going downhill, toward Segment 2 and the South Platte. Of course, there were nice views along the way including a peak or two of the river. There seemed to be about 50 switchback but going downhill I was hiking much quicker ... 3.9 miles in about 1 1/2 hours. It was 1250 and about 90f, the South Platte Canyon Trailhead was a welcome break.
It was already hot (and promised to be hotter through the burn area) so I took a nice long break, about 2 1/2 hours. The trailhead is on a dirt road, but there were plenty of cars here. One of the hikers from the night before caught a ride into town to reorganize and possibly come back out. There is also a privy here.
Each segment seems to grow linearly (about 50 pixels per segment in the original-size photo), and new segments seem to be added approximately linearly (about one every two days).
Epicauta pennsylvanica (probably)
I snapped these unassuming little black beetles as they rummaged through some asters in my parents' yard. It wasn't until I looked them up later that I found about their interesting little details...
Aphrodisiac beetle?
Male blister beetles produce a substance called cantharidin as a defense mechanism. When threatened, the beetle exudes the substance from its joints, and it causes blistering if it comes in contact with animal skin or delicate membranes. Cantharidin is the active ingredient in Spanish fly, an aphrodisiac made from the ground up remains of dried blister beetles of the related genus, Lytta.
Cantharidin is toxic, and can poison horses or other livestock who ingest blister beetles (living or dead) along with their hay.
This article tells of a Roman poet who died from cantharidin poisoning after ingesting a love potion, of people poisoned by eating animals that had just fed on blister beetles, and of other beetles who lick the cantharidin from dead blister beetles to use to protect their own eggs.