https://pmags.com/up-in-the-mountains-and-down-in-the-desert Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:18:12 +0000 hourly 1 https://pmags.com/up-in-the-mountains-and-down-in-the-desert#comment-701261 Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:18:12 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=32460#comment-701261 We also enjoyed a brief stay at the Buckboard Campground near Monticello in the Abajos a couple of weeks ago. Hiked up Indian Creek from Newspaper Rock to check out the initial proposed route for the Color Country National Scenic Trail (now going up Cottondwood Creek instead). The road was closed over the pass from both ends due to snow, so we drove around to Blanding and into Jackson Reservoir. Beautiful aspens all around. Certainly a niece break from the desert heat, I’m sure.

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