Events/Trails 10th Annual 100s in the Hills! *Silverton, Colorado July 22 - 27 2020*

[wyattroa]

Chicago deep dish with a sausage patty is the only way to go...

 

[geanes]

Chicago deep dish with a sausage patty is the only way to go...

From Lou Malnati's no less. Maybe Pequod's. I NEED to get back to Chicago!!!!!!

 

[geanes]

Some GOOD news for our HIHX prospects! State Parks and Campgrounds in CO to start opening in a phased approach on May 12! Still a ways to go, but finally some positive signs.

 

[wyattroa]

From Lou Malnati's no less. Maybe Pequod's. I NEED to get back to Chicago!!!!!!

I'm partial to Gino's east

 

[ClassyJalopy]

For someone who is perpetually late to the party and lack friends - which of these trails in Silverton/Ouray area are doable on a stockish 100 running solo? What is a good town to make your base if you had to stay in a hotel (no camping?)

 

[Battleship]

From Lou Malnati's no less. Maybe Pequod's. I NEED to get back to Chicago!!!!!!

Standing by, my treat We can get both and decide which is more filling.

 

[geanes]

For someone who is perpetually late to the party and lack friends - which of these trails in Silverton/Ouray area are doable on a stockish 100 running solo? What is a good town to make your base if you had to stay in a hotel (no camping?)

Silverton is a great basetown (plenty of public camping areas in the area as well such as Molas Lake Campground). A stock 100 can do all of the trails up there (including Black Bear, but wouldn't recommend that one solo) except for Poughkeepsie Gulch. A GREAT solo "loop" in a stock 100 would be to head up CR2 and cross over Engineer Pass, lunch in Lake City and return to Silverton via Cinnamon. That's a super-easy, super-scenic route.

You could easily do all of the Gulches just off CR2 heading to Animas Forks (easy half-day trips): Maggie, Minnie, Eureka are all EXCELLENT options for stock 100s.

PM me if you need maps or instructions. I've gotten to know all the trails up there quite well over the past several years.

 

[Somebodyelse5]

Silverton is a great basetown (plenty of public camping areas in the area as well such as Molas Lake Campground). A stock 100 can do all of the trails up there (including Black Bear, but wouldn't recommend that one solo) except for Poughkeepsie Gulch. A GREAT solo "loop" in a stock 100 would be to head up CR2 and cross over Engineer Pass, lunch in Lake City and return to Silverton via Cinnamon. That's a super-easy, super-scenic route.

You could easily do all of the Gulches just off CR2 heading to Animas Forks (easy half-day trips): Maggie, Minnie, Eureka are all EXCELLENT options for stock 100s.

PM me if you need maps or instructions. I've gotten to know all the trails up there quite well over the past several years.

Can I PM you just because I miss you?

 

[geanes]

Can I PM you just because I miss you?

Of course you can

 

[Qtonic]

So when do we do the app and sign-up thing? I'm so stoked!

 

[gvn]

Chicago deep dish with a sausage patty is the only way to go...

From Lou Malnati's no less. Maybe Pequod's. I NEED to get back to Chicago!!!!!!

Excuse me, someone brought up pizza, not the midwest's finest cheese casserole.

 

[CBeckFJ]

Team "No-Beans" Eanes over here!

As a new englander, team no-beans wins this one!

 

[jLB]

Some GOOD news for our HIHX prospects! State Parks and Campgrounds in CO to start opening in a phased approach on May 12! Still a ways to go, but finally some positive signs.

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That's great news, after another rather hectic work (from home) day!

I can now go watch @Ramathorn15 's Youtube video of HIH7 to relax, and count the days again



(Originally I wasn't much of a fan of the soundtrack, but it's starting to grow on me .)

 

[ga12r1]

Some GOOD news for our HIHX prospects! State Parks and Campgrounds in CO to start opening in a phased approach on May 12! Still a ways to go, but finally some positive signs.

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This is really good news Gary! I also saw that Rocky Mountain National park has announced reopening on May 27. Things are definitely looking up!

 

[abuck99]

From Lou Malnati's no less. Maybe Pequod's. I NEED to get back to Chicago!!!!!!

Used to live in Chicago- and when I need a Chitown deep dish fix, we order Lou Malnatis Deep Dish and have it shipped to ATL- and Portillo's Italian Beef!!!

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[geanes]

Used to live in Chicago- and when I need a Chitown deep dish fix, we order Lou Malnatis Deep Dish and have it shipped to ATL- and Portillo's Italian Beef!!!

IT'S D E L I C I O U S

Tastes of Chicago | Famous Chicago Food & Gift Delivery

Ship food from Famous Chicago Restaurants, Chicago Food gifts, and more. Visit Tastes of Chicago today!

www.tastesofchicago.com

Love me some Portillo's! Was up there this past February and got an Italian Beef, Chicago Dog, fries and a chocolate cake shake. To say I was full would be an understatement

 

[Battleship]

Excuse me, someone brought up pizza, not the midwest's finest cheese casserole.

You are 100% correct for a couple of our chains, I’m not a big fan. Lou’s and Pequod’s aren’t like that.

@geanes got Himself the family platter at Portillo’s. I’ve never been brave enough to get the chocolate cake shake. The secret ingredient in the cake is mayonnaise.

 

[wyattroa]

Love me some Portillo's! Was up there this past February and got an Italian Beef, Chicago Dog, fries and a chocolate cake shake. To say I was full would be an understatement

I live 5 minutes from the original portillo's. Love it

 

[ga12r1]

The best pizza in the US is Antico’s in Atlanta. That’s what’s up

 

[BigRiggs]

We tried adding other adventures as options a few years ago. River rafting trip in Durango, Silverton/Durango train rides, mine tours, guided hikes, fly fishing, 14er climbs, and mountain biking trails. They all flopped. Mountain biking Telluride mountain is the only one that had any traction.

Handies is one of the better climbs in the state. The flowers are bananas. Climbing a 14er is a daunting task even for healthy folks, but very very doable. It's important to start early. Leaving camp before 5am would be best. You definitely want to be off the summit before noon. Folks are killed every year from lightning here in Colorado. I can't tell you how many times we've been descending after summiting and a group in jeans and sneakers are just starting their climb with storm clouds building all around. Storms pop up fast almost every day above 13,000 feet.

My girls climbed their first 14er when they were 8. If your kids are up for it, it's a fantastic thing to do as a family. Little legs take twice as many steps as big legs, so plan for at least an extra two+ hours with kids. Stop often and always have sugary snacks and plenty of water available to keep them going.

Our daughter will have just turned 9 when we are there so we are also interested in climbing Handies.