[at-l] A trip report

[atrailhiker at adelphia.net (Marsha)]

Geezus Mags - you sure know how to live.  I love the menu and the decor. 
The clientele look like they're living the life too.
Thanks for sharing.
Marsha

Paul Magnanti wrote:

>Don't know why..haven't been in the mood for writing
>trip reports of my Colorado hikes. Partially because
>many of them have been trail runs, partially because I
>have not felt the urge to write one. Guess with the
>spring weather, feeling a bit more euphoric and
>wanting to share the joy with all. :)
>
>In any case, did a Boulder classic: The Triple Peak
>Challenge. This loop hike is a good tour of many of
>the prominent peaks in Boulder. In this hike (with the
>slight variations we took), it is ~13 miles and 5000'
>elev gain. A stiff little hike with the start minutes
>from my front door. Not too shabby!
>
>On this hike, we did a varation. If there is anything
>I enjoy as much as hiking it is eating. :) So we did
>the "Triple Course Challenge: A Moveable Feast".  On
>or near each of three peaks, we had a course.
>Appetizers on Green Mtn, Lunch on Bear Pk,  Dessert
>below South Boulder peak in a grassy meadow with many
>wildflowers.
>
>I myself made Angel Hair Pasta with "aglio e olio",
>had sauteed artichoke, marinated red bell peppers and
>olives. Smelled good...or so the hikers moving down
>the trail told us. :)
>
>
>And what wildflowers there were! Love this time of the
>year.
>
>More than the scenery though, more than the
>wildflowers, more than the gorgeous weather,  it was
>just a fun day. We had such fun on this hike. The
>personalities of everyone just blended well together.
>It was some of the most fun I've had a on a group
>hike!
>
>Most of the pics I took were of people..but
>considering it was  social hike and the people made it
>so fun, that is appropriate!
>Pics:
>http://gallery.backcountry.net/co05 
>
>
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