Comments on: Collegiate Loop 2017: How the Walk Went https://pmags.com/collegiate-loop-2017-how-the-walk-went Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Sun, 28 Aug 2022 23:21:54 +0000 hourly 1 By: Paul Mags https://pmags.com/collegiate-loop-2017-how-the-walk-went#comment-700342 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 23:21:54 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=16478#comment-700342 In reply to Becca Hall.

Ha! That’s awesome; on many levels!

]]> By: Becca Hall https://pmags.com/collegiate-loop-2017-how-the-walk-went#comment-700341 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 13:32:08 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=16478#comment-700341 Was just out on parts of the loop this weekend and saw your markers- still shiny! We are looking forward to doing the full loop next year 🙂

]]> By: Paul Mags https://pmags.com/collegiate-loop-2017-how-the-walk-went#comment-699078 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 01:14:12 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=16478#comment-699078 In reply to Becca Hall.

It’s a nice little loop for sure!

]]> By: Becca Hall https://pmags.com/collegiate-loop-2017-how-the-walk-went#comment-699075 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:03:24 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=16478#comment-699075 I’m really curious about doing this loop! Thanks for the great review 🙂

]]> By: Paul Mags https://pmags.com/collegiate-loop-2017-how-the-walk-went#comment-687818 Sat, 05 Oct 2019 21:25:00 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=16478#comment-687818 In reply to Rocketman.

The CTF does not want too many markers overall on this well-established trail.

]]> By: Rocketman https://pmags.com/collegiate-loop-2017-how-the-walk-went#comment-687787 Sat, 05 Oct 2019 05:12:03 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=16478#comment-687787 Just did the loop clockwise from Monarch Pass 21 to 27 Sep 19. Saw a number of CDT thru hikers the first 2 days, but it was pretty sparse the rest of the time. Great scenery, solid tread, and easy to follow with just the CT databook.
Twin Lakes General Store is a great place to stop and resupply; very hiker-friendly. Mt Princeton store is a good place to stop for snacks and free coffee, but they oddly don’t carry backpacking-specific foods. Ditto for the Monarch Pass souvenir shop.
(I have to admit I didn’t notice all that many of your new CT markers, though I rarely felt concerned that I might miss a turn. Perhaps you posted them more in view of the counter clockwise hikers.)
Happy Trails

]]> By: Paul Mags https://pmags.com/collegiate-loop-2017-how-the-walk-went#comment-681877 Wed, 03 Jul 2019 16:22:20 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=16478#comment-681877 In reply to Tim Kroes.

The lake ann area is quite lovely. Could do some other loops, too.

]]> By: Tim Kroes https://pmags.com/collegiate-loop-2017-how-the-walk-went#comment-681805 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 23:52:56 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=16478#comment-681805 Looking at the some of the west loop portion. Unfortunately, we only have time for 25-40 miles. Any thoughts a the most dramatic portion for this hike?

]]> By: Paul Mags https://pmags.com/collegiate-loop-2017-how-the-walk-went#comment-671060 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 01:36:35 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=16478#comment-671060 In reply to Jeremiah.

This year? Probably not. Record snowpack and a lot would have to melt off quickly. About July 10th, esp. the higher areas, is more realistic.
https://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/ftpref/states/co/snow/state/daily/co_update_snow.pdf

]]> By: Jeremiah https://pmags.com/collegiate-loop-2017-how-the-walk-went#comment-671013 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 18:34:08 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=16478#comment-671013 Nice write-up. Quick question – any chance this loop is possible from late June to early July? Will snow be a big problem?

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