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General
The
Hikes Trip
Classification Hikers
Hiker
Dos and Don'ts What
to Bring Contact
Bob
General
*
Please send Bob your e-mail address to receive weekly hike notices and
updates: Bob1Jenn2@cs.com
* Hike often for the scenery, the
exercise, and meeting more people.
* Hikes meet at the parking lot south of 11th Street and Canyon
Boulevard in Boulder.
* Park in the lot and wait for the group to assemble near the red
benches and light poles. (see photo)
* From US 36 (28th Street) head
west on Canyon Blvd. Cross Broadway
(12th) and take the first
left into the parking lot.
Get
map and directions.
* We
carpool. Passengers please pay gas money to your driver.
* We share park
fees. Bring your RMNP pass.
* Hikes begin and end at a trailhead. * Hike at your own risk.
* No dogs please.
* SinglesHikes.com is a not for profit group. Donations are
$3
per hike and help pay the expenses.
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Meeting on the
sidewalk south of 11th Street and Canyon Boulevard before the hike
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THE
HIKES
* We visit some of the most scenic
places in the area: mountains, lakes, creeks, waterfalls, rock
formations and more.
* We visit County and City Parks & Open Space, State Parks,
National Forests, Indian Peaks & Rocky Mountain National Park.
* We do evening hikes on Friday and dayhikes on Sunday.
* The Friday hikes meet at 5:30pm and the Sunday hikes meet at
9am. Meeting times can change.
* We usually go to a restaurant after the Friday
hikes.
* The hikes vary
with
the weather and season. The evening hikes are shorter, easier and
closer to Boulder.
* In winter we hike after sunset. The lights of the citly light
the trails.
* The Sunday summer hikes may start earlier, may be longer and be to
more exotic locations.
* The Sunday summer hikes return time is usually mid to late
afternoon. Later for long hikes.
* On some Sunday hikes Group A will do a shorter hike. In winter all
the hikes are toned down.
* Short thunder storms occur in the summer. The clouds travel west to
east. They are localized and pass over quickly.
* We seldom get rained on. Usually by the time we get to the trail the
clouds are usually off to the east.
* If the clouds are evident at the trailhead we may wait in the car
until they pass.
* Sometimes the leader may change a hike to a less cloudy area.
* Hiking goals may be abandoned or changed if weather, lightning, ice
or other conditions warrant.
* If a sudden storm approaches then leave summit and rock tops
immediately even before putting on raingear.
TRIP
CLASSIFICATION
* Beginners should start with the
easy hikes.
easy
- hikes on flat ground, or minimal elevation gain on trails that last
up ot 90 minutes.
easy/moderate
- longer hikes with more elevation gain.
moderate - longer hikes with
moderate elevation gain and possible cross country
We sometimes do more difficult hikes.
HIKERS
* The hikes are open to all adult
hikers. Age group varies. Group size and makeup varies each time.
* You are encouraged to participate often.
* Bring a friend
or tell someone about the hikes. Mention the website:
www.singleshikes.com
DOs
and DON'Ts of GROUP HIKING
Please follow these
guidellines to make the trip safe and enjoyable for all.
* The leader and the members
of the group want to enjoy the hike so please be cooperative and
considerate of others.
* We will be hiking as a
group where the leader will wait periodically for the rest to catch up.
* Do stay behind the leader
and ahead of the rear leader. Let the leader lead!
* If you are falling behind,
want to stop or want to leave the group CALL OUT and let the leader and
the group know your wishes.
* Do not crowd the person in
front of you and stay back at least 4' from the person in front
of you on steeper sections.
* Please warn the person
behind you of some difficulty on the trail.
* Never take off on
your own and this includes in storms because this will cause the group
to have to look for you.
* When lightning is present
the leader may stop hiking and have the group lay low until the threat
passes.
* We will stop for some
special overlooks, lunch and snack breaks and bathroom breaks.
Don't continue alone.
* Do know the general plan
of the hike. Keep track of the route. What is the final destination?
* Do keep track of your
driver and where the car is parked.
* Be properly equipped for
the trip planned.
WHAT TO BRING
Your health and comfort
while hiking depends on how well you are prepared.
Unprepared or unqualified hikers may be asked to come another day.
* Hiking boots
are necessary and should be sturdy and have good traction.
Don't skimp on boots. If you plan to hike a lot then
buy a good pair of boots.
All leather and waterproof is best. Lighter ones for
easier hikes.
Short Hikes
* Daypack
* Water is the most importnat item.
* Raingear - A waterproof rainsuit or poncho is
recommended.
You will be warm and dry in a
downpour.
* Flashlight
* Sunglasses and sunhat.
* Sunblock
* First aid kit
* Pocket knife
* Matches
* Kleenex.
Longer Hikes
* All the items for short hikes
* Lunch
* Extra food
* Extra water
* Extra warm clothing
Other
* Camera
* Binoculars
* Cell phone
* Flower books
* Notebook
Winter
* Wool socks, gaiters.
* Dress in Layers. Examples: Down vests, fleece,
sweaters, synthetics, gortex or nylon shell, parkas.
* Winter hats, gloves, scarfs.
*
Thermos
* Long underwear. Don't forget a T-shirt in case it
is a hot winter day.
Thanks to everyone involved in making these fun hikes
possible.
The web site is under construction so let us know your ideas.
See you on a Hike!
Hikes
organizer:
Bob Baumgartner
(Note:
Bob is also a potter and pottery teacher. His pottery can be seen
on the website.)
Please contact Bob about his pottery or pottery classes at:
Bob1Jenn2@cs.com.
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