Leadville, CO, Hiking, Podding, and A WEDDING - R-pod Owners Forum

Just returned from a 1500 mile trip with the pod that included driving from 1000 feet above sea level to 10,200 feet at Leadville, CO. The new tow vehicle (Ford, F-150) performed without strain over the high mountain passes with the awesome mileage average of 10.8 mpg (oh well, I didn't expect much with that amount of mountain driving, and I was not disappointed, might have done better at 55, but drove 65 most of the time, and we were loaded, three passengers and gear).

We hiked as high as 11, 870 feet, but the real high point was when Tina and I were married at Leadville. In Colorado there is no requirement for judge or minister, just go to the county courthouse, pay the $30 (cash only) and sign the papers. Voila! Married!! And, quite happy! After the legal paperwork we exchanged rings in our truck, then hiked two miles up to a mountain lake to say our vows.

Awesome trip, great weather and hiking, 177 performed well, r-dome failed (pole split and ripped material), a bit crowded with three adults, but really no problem. Who spends that much time inside anyway . . . when it is 70* and beautiful outside. It got down in the mid 40's at night, and we had several opportunities to play in the snow when hiking at higher altitudes.

We stayed at Sugarloafin' campground, quite nice, but there are several National Forest campgrounds within a few miles at Turquoise Lake if one prefers. I've stayed in the area several times over the years and just love it. Leadville is a fun town, quite old and it retains it's high mountain charm. Awesome hiking and climbing.

Here is a link to the trip album.

http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/580643261WXhaOx

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Hodge-PODge Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Location: Calhoun, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 539	Topic: Leadville, CO, Hiking, Podding, and A WEDDING Posted: 31 Jul 2011 at 5:33pm
	Well, congratulations, DocTom & Tina! What a wonderful memory album you've created with your photos, too.
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DocTom Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO Online Status: Offline Posts: 190	Posted: 31 Jul 2011 at 5:25pm
	Just returned from a 1500 mile trip with the pod that included driving from 1000 feet above sea level to 10,200 feet at Leadville, CO. The new tow vehicle (Ford, F-150) performed without strain over the high mountain passes with the awesome mileage average of 10.8 mpg (oh well, I didn't expect much with that amount of mountain driving, and I was not disappointed, might have done better at 55, but drove 65 most of the time, and we were loaded, three passengers and gear). We hiked as high as 11, 870 feet, but the real high point was when Tina and I were married at Leadville. In Colorado there is no requirement for judge or minister, just go to the county courthouse, pay the $30 (cash only) and sign the papers. Voila! Married!! And, quite happy! After the legal paperwork we exchanged rings in our truck, then hiked two miles up to a mountain lake to say our vows. Awesome trip, great weather and hiking, 177 performed well, r-dome failed (pole split and ripped material), a bit crowded with three adults, but really no problem. Who spends that much time inside anyway . . . when it is 70* and beautiful outside. It got down in the mid 40's at night, and we had several opportunities to play in the snow when hiking at higher altitudes. We stayed at Sugarloafin' campground, quite nice, but there are several National Forest campgrounds within a few miles at Turquoise Lake if one prefers. I've stayed in the area several times over the years and just love it. Leadville is a fun town, quite old and it retains it's high mountain charm. Awesome hiking and climbing. Here is a link to the trip album. http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/580643261WXhaOx
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