Help from Colorado Mefites!
I'm driving right now from Silverthorne, CO to Durango, CO and want to find a nice scenic backdrop of the Rockies for some photos. Between not knowing the area very well and finding out about closed roads, I'm having a hard time figuring out where to go. Ideally, it would be a place we can take pictures of our car with nearly nothing in the background but beautiful mountains. Ideas? Thank you in advance!
posted by TessaGal
on May 21, 2013 -
6 answers
I am looking for literary works about mountains. I imagine they exist, because being in mountains and climbing them and seeing everything from up high is such a powerful experience. I know there are movies about this (for instance the silent ones by
Arnold Franck), and I suppose there must be an equivalent in writing. Ideally, they would be rather lyrical or poetic texts. Any ideas, hive-mind?
posted by MrMisterio
on Sep 14, 2012 -
21 answers
Have you hiked both Table Mountain (in Oregon, USA) and Mt. St. Helens? How much more difficult was Mt. St. Helens?
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posted by jeb
on Jul 5, 2012 -
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Does anyone know the history of mining towns and/or horse ranching in the Rocky Mountains, or where to go to research it?
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posted by trollnystan
on Mar 11, 2012 -
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A hiking trip for two fit late-20s males in Europe in the first week of May: where do we go?
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posted by ar0n
on Mar 2, 2012 -
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Best US/Canadian National Parks in April to see mountains, a bit of spring slush snow, and do a little light hiking/ snowshoeing?
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posted by inflatablekiwi
on Feb 5, 2012 -
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I'm looking for an inexpensive cabin rental in the Blue Ridge area of Georgia for a couple of nights at the end of October. Advice from anyone who might know a thing or two? A hot tub would be a super big plus.
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posted by pandemic
on Sep 4, 2011 -
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[Colorado-filter] I awhile ago I asked
this question. I'm now driving around Western Colorado, seeing if we can find where this was originally filmed. Anyone have any ideas where it might be?
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posted by TheRoach
on Mar 31, 2011 -
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My recently-widowed father would like me to take him to see the Himalayas. What tour operators should we use or avoid and what issues for a 90-year old such as altitude acclimatisation should we be aware of? My dad can walk unaided but not at any great speed or distance, so long treks are out of the question. What road-based routes afford the best views? All travel tips welcome!
posted by cbrody
on Oct 11, 2010 -
11 answers
Big Bend v. Guadalupe Mountains: Help me not die out in the deserts of West Texas in August! (Part Two In a Series)
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posted by greekphilosophy
on Jun 16, 2010 -
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I'm going on holiday to Ethiopia - specifically, Addis Abeba and some hiking in the Simien Mountains. Does anyone have any tips or recommendations? Whilst I am fairly well travelled, this is the poorest country I will have visited; is there anything I should look out for or anything I should take?
posted by handee
on Mar 29, 2010 -
12 answers
Are there any reasonable hikes on Mount Rainier this time of year? And if not, what's the next best option?
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posted by zvs
on Mar 4, 2010 -
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Putting together a Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg trip for after xmas and before New Years. Looking for lodging recommendations.
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posted by Hands of Manos
on Dec 16, 2009 -
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My sister planned a trip for us to Vermont next weekend, and we are driving up from the Boston area on Friday morning. We will be heading to the western side of the Green Mountains (in between Arlington and Manchester), and I'd love your recommendations for everything and anything in the area and along the way.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Oct 13, 2009 -
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Good inexpensive family apartments for rent inland from Ancona, Italy in end-October? Need some assistance.
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posted by avocade
on Sep 22, 2009 -
6 answers
Five days in New Zealand, starting from Christchurch and visiting Wellington somewhere in the middle. How can I narrow down my options for fabulous things to see and do?
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posted by fermion
on Aug 12, 2009 -
18 answers
A thinner atmosphere is needed, help a South Carolinian have a fun weekend in the mountains.
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posted by 1f2frfbf
on Aug 11, 2009 -
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This is for our Canuck MeFites (or those with knowledge or experience). Please tell me about the Canadian National Park System.
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posted by netbros
on Aug 10, 2009 -
22 answers
I need some help planning and plotting and figuring what happens between Denver and Portland. I think it might include The Tetons, Yellowstone, Glacier, Banff, Seattle and Vancouver, but I'm worried I'm trying to cram too much.
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posted by jpcody
on Jun 29, 2009 -
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How much should I budget to both equip myself and my wife for snowboarding and get us enough instruction so that we enjoy it? I mean, we own
nothing with the possible exception of some gloves we could use, and we want to get ourselves outfitted and capable of boarding happily all day at places like Heavenly or Whistler. What will this cost, or, barring that, what do we need to budget for?
posted by scrump
on Feb 13, 2009 -
19 answers
Please recommend a romantic destination and hotel for me and the wife in the mountains (Colorado? Utah?) in February.
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posted by punkfloyd
on Jan 15, 2009 -
10 answers
Looking for a vacation rental for a January weekend in the western NC mountains for a college reunion of sorts. Needs to be able to sleep at least 10 people, preferably 12 or even 14.
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posted by thetenthstory
on Sep 11, 2008 -
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Camping in the Arbuckle Mountain Range in Oklahoma: I need a good, quiet, private beautiful spot.
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posted by jimmyhutch
on Mar 20, 2008 -
3 answers
Within 5 days, where should we take a roadtrip in Kentucky/Tennessee/other close-ish areas?
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posted by Quidam
on Dec 25, 2007 -
10 answers
Need help finding traditional mountain/snow lodge-type getaway in the U.S. Think the lodge from The Shining (without all the REDRUM).
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posted by punkfloyd
on Oct 23, 2007 -
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My girlfriend and I are taking a week vacation in early August, somewhere in North or Central America, where should we go and what should we do?
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posted by Inkoate
on May 25, 2007 -
10 answers
Are there any places within a few hours of flat-as-a-pancake Chicago that offer a scenic, preferably hilly hiking experience?
posted by walla
on Jan 5, 2007 -
16 answers
Where is the most scenic part of the Rockies within 2 hours drive of Denver? Or should I consider flying to Calgary for Banff?
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posted by repoman
on Nov 27, 2006 -
16 answers
As
previously discussed, Eattheweak and I will be finding our way from Denton, TX to Olympia, WA. We're trying to nail down the particulars. Help us pick our route and then tell us what to do on it!
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posted by nadawi
on Sep 21, 2006 -
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I'm looking for route ideas and places to stop for a week-long driving trip from San Francisco CA to Vancouver BC, that stays east of I-5. I want to do some back country hiking and hit some hot springs along the way.
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posted by Emanuel
on Jun 2, 2006 -
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I need a goretex Anorak for hiking in spring/fall that is rainproof, breathable and provides some warmth for varied terrain across Norway. Priced out some options in country, but am very hesitant to pay 3000 Kroner (500 bucks) for top model gear here when my brother is coming over from the states in June. Any suggestions?
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posted by Funmonkey1
on May 19, 2006 -
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