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Segments yellow-white 158A, spotted greyed purple 187B. Labellum greyed orange 163A, ends white 155B, 'eyes' greyed purple 187B. Twelve inflorescences, total 26 flowers/ numerous buds. Stems 200mm. ACM=80.0 pts.
On Wednesday, October 22, the Governmental Segment of the "Protecting Civic Space and the Right to Access Resources" project was held. The meeting was hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland, and moderated by Secretary General of the Community of Democracies, Maria Leissner. Representatives of Warsaw-based embassies of the OSCE region met with United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association, Maina Kiai, and discussed with him his most recent remarks and reports, as well as conclusions from the civil society segment, held in May 2014 in Warsaw.
Friends of the Cal-Sag Trail spent June 6, National Trails Day 2015 cutting the ribbon on a completed 13 miles of the Cal-Sag Trail. Thirteen miles to go! Photos by Thomas Photographic (www.thomasphotographicservices.com)—contact them for prints!
I forgot to take a purposeful picture on Tuesday so you get this photo I took of my laptop screen to send to my friend Keith (aka Max in the photo). I was using the segment analysis feature in the web version of Strava to try figure out how Strava glitched and showed Keith a minute and 40 seconds ahead of me at the end of the 11+ minute trail section when in reality I was only 20 seconds behind him. The answer was at the starting hill where a technology glitch that I can’t figure out has him 1:20 ahead of me after just 180m of trail when I was in reality right on his back wheel the entire time. Even more odd, there’s another segment that includes that same part of the trail and it recorded correctly. Gremlins!
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!
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.
Segment 2 begins with the crossing of the Gudy Gaskill bridge. Gudy was a driving force behind the Colorado Trail. This bridge was built in 1999 in her honor. After years of being "The Mother of the Colorado Trail", Gudy died in July of 2016.
I knew tonight was going to be a dry campsite, so I had to carry extra water. I started hiking again at 1510 ... about 20 minutes later it was 97f. The next time I checked, under the only shade tree, it was only 102f .... it was HOT! with very little shade. I had enough water so I was OK. I passed several decent campsites (dry) but I kept hiking until 1830. Camped by myself.
This little guy has over 160 legs.
2 pairs of legs per body segment.
It is a millipede, a rather skinny, small and long (in relation to it's body).
This is a bizzare one, I have never seen this.
This might be a new species.
Name: Myriapoda > Diplopoda Sp.
Size: At least 27mm
Area Found: Forest of Bukit Gemuk, Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia.
CO (Saguache County)
Day 4 random campsite (Segment 17) to random campsite (Segment 19)
This day was all about the meadows. It started off with a fairly steep, short climb. Then the trail made its way down to Lujan Creek within a large meadow. This was Lujan Pass. I stopped for a coffee break and water fill-up. Normally, the trail would come down and then head back uphill shortly thereafter. But not this time. The trail continued to follow the meadow downhill via an old road. Nice easy walking to CO114.
There was a short road walk on CO114 and then a gate to pass through. This was the start of Segment 18. Another meadow to pass through. One problem about hiking through the open spaces of meadows is the lack of shade. Fortunately, today had plenty of cloud cover to prevent baking in the sun. It did rain a few times, but never for too long or too hard.
After hiking through some cow pastures (don't drink the water!) came into a huge valley that again was easy walking. Rain was threatening, so I couldn't stop for an early Dinner Break. I pushed on to a campsite within an Aspen Grove on the edge of the valley/meadow.
Today there was alot of dirt road walking which was very easy and good for extra mileage. This section was probably one of the easiest yet. Overall did 19.5 miles and was a little sore.
Segment 1 with DABX Hiking Group
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Sixteen rings with sixteen segments in each ring. You do the math....also a solid piece for the bottom.
nader organizer engaged in fundraising - Denver U, DNC 08 week - Aug 27/08 - photo by www.globalpundit.org
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 05 May 2023, travel to Bunjumbura, Burundi, to participate in the 11th High Level Segment of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes Region.
The Summit is scheduled for 4 to 6 May 2023. [Photo: GCIS]
CO (Chaffee County)
Day 12
dispersed camping area near Mount Shavano trailhead
Today was the last day of hiking during this trip. I camped right near the trailhead so I was able to start hiking early. It was a short dayhike of about 3 miles out and 3 miles back. Fairly easy hiking below treeline on Segment 14. Mount Shavano, a 14er, was nearby but I did not hike it.
CO (San Juan County)
Day 5 near headwaters Elk Creek to Cataract Lake
The mountains still seemed very close. Several high altitude lakes were visible, which added to the dramatic landscape. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail follows the same footpath with the Colorado Trail for over 300 miles. I found the southern intersection nearby. The northern intersection is near Georgia Pass which is near Breckenridge. The hiking was easy at this point and very much above treeline. The blue skies gave no hint of thunderstorms though. The sheep herd I found was busy grazing.
My original plan was to hike to Cataract Lake via a dirt road and then Pole Creek Trail. Then I would loop back to the top of the Elk Creek Drainage and return to Molas Pass. During the previous day's hiking, I had decided not to do the planned hike for several reasons. One of which was not wanting to hike over the avalanche falls again. I also realized I could probably catch a hitch to Silverton via Stony Pass. Silverton is about 10 miles away on a steep, dirt road.
The new plan was to hike to Cataract Lake, camp, and then return to Stony Pass. A 'there and back again' hike. Although the mountainous views were stunning the lack of colorful vegetation was noticeable. Everything was brown except a few times near lakes.
CO (Lake County)
Day 3
Segment 10
random spot to Segment 11 Interlaken Trailhead
Twin Lakes reservoir comprises two lakes. The trail crosses a dam at the far side of the larger lake. There are numerous recreation activities here. Camping possibilities are also abundant. Interlaken Historic Resort is located on the far side.
Phone battery was almost dead but just enough to reserve a room for Friday night at Inn the Clouds hostel in Leadville. Tonight I camped near Mount Massive Trailhead. Camping is allowed almost everywhere on Halfmoon Creek Road. The night before I climbed Elbert a few years ago, I camped along the road so I had a spot in mind that overlooked the creek. Unfortunately, someone turned in there just as I drove up. Oh well, I found another spot.
14.8 trail miles for the day; +1 to hike back to my car.
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CO (Saguache County)
Day 5 random campsite (Segment 19) to random campsite (Segment 20)
Segment 20 begins at Eddiesville Trailhead where a pit toilet is available. This is area is very remote but I did see a few vehicles here. I even spotted one cloud. The trail exited the Wilderness Area briefly.
After taking a short break (and using the pit toilet, of course), I resumed hiking and shortly thereafter reentered La Garita Wilderness. This area is only served by a dirt road so I was somewhat surprised to see a house. Presumably a rancher because there was ample evidence of cows.
I had a destination in mind for the evening which was still several miles away. While still following Cochetopa Creek the trail went through a narrow valley toward San Luis Peak, another 14er. I encountered some hunters. 3 of them, each carrying out a piece of elk. Very cumbersome and very heavy, I was sure.
The wind began to increase, kinda like a funnel coming down the valley as it continued to narrow. I decided to search for a different campsite. I was losing treeline quickly and did not want to be exposed to the wind all night long. I found a suitable site and setup camp after a 16.8 mile day. Overall, a great day of hiking.
The first cut using the sled. This station is used to cut each of the 4 background squares into triangles. Each triangular segment is a 90/45/45 triangle.
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.