A Hike and a Run

We headed up to Dumont Lake campground on Friday afternoon.  Luckily I was able to get one of the last two sites the campground had to offer.  We hadn't been to this campground before; we picked it to proximity to home and to the fact that we could do a training run right from the campground.  Late Saturday morning we took off towards the Rabbit Ears formation.  Although a short hike (about 5 miles max), it gets hot and really steep towards the base of the Ears.  We scrambled around the rocks and started back down.  The rest of the afternoon was spent exploring Dumont Lake and listening to the amazing birds in this high mountain meadow.  The wildflowers were stunning; reds, purples, whites, and yellows all coexisting in a perfect balance.  Sunday morning we set out on trail 1101 towards Fish Creek and the ski mountain.  The first mile was along Dumont Lake among those amazing flowers. After crossing the creek that feeds the lake the climb begins.  It's not too long, though, and soon enough we were traversing the near the top of the Divide.  Our goal was 40 minutes out and back on a trail that won't be too dissimilar from what we'll be doing in Vail.
Camping Weekend Exercise

• 5 mile hike
• 2 mile walk
• 6 mile trail run

If you have the chance, get into the high country soon.  The flowers are spectacular.