April 3, 2011, Confar Ranch Poach

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skykilo
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April 3, 2011, Confar Ranch Poach
« on: 04/03/11, 06:08 PM »

Roadside poach. Probably too easy to count for much on the Joy-o-meter. Good times though.

Variety is the spice of life. I was ready to chill after yesterday on Sneffels.

Too bad I was too lazy to get out of the car again on my exploratory drive between Tierra Amarilla and Tres Piedras. Stunning country and lots of snow left up there.


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Re: April 3, 2011, Confar Ranch Poach
« Reply #1 on: 04/03/11, 06:41 PM »

I love poaching laps on a drive-by. Never know what's going to be over the rise, and there's always the thought that maybe it ain't been done before..

Sure do like those aspen woodlands..


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"Maybe we should ban hikers from anywhere that there is a potential threat to surface water?" [courtesy Newtrout, 2011]

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Re: April 3, 2011, Confar Ranch Poach
« Reply #2 on: 04/03/11, 06:45 PM »

Awesome report of endurance. Really enjoyed the read especially with the couple that made a few apparitions ahead of you.


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If it's called common sense, why isn't it more common?

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Re: April 3, 2011, Confar Ranch Poach
« Reply #3 on: 04/03/11, 10:47 PM »

The drive from Durango to Ouray is quite spectacular. I remember driving it in a blzzard with chains on the camper and realizing there were no guardrails to limit your descent thousands of feet off the roadway.

You've become quite the fashion maven - that NM cap certainly compliments your jacket and pants.

I can see the value of living at 7000' is helping your endurance adventures. Wink


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Re: April 3, 2011, Confar Ranch Poach
« Reply #4 on: 04/07/11, 05:00 PM »

Living (and dying) In Avalanche Country is a great book about the folks who live in that area, and particularly about the folks who keep that road open in wintertime.


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Re: April 3, 2011, Confar Ranch Poach
« Reply #5 on: 04/11/11, 09:52 PM »

wow, that looks fantastic!!!! nice powder 11's through the aspens.


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What do you mean you didn't bring skis?

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