Monthly Archives: July 2010

Mixed Emotions at PCTR’s Sequoia Races

Posted on July 26, 2010 by goldentrails

It’s been a while.  Over three months ago, I ran my last race, the Skyline to the Sea 50k.  Since then, I graduated from my grad program at Cal, went on my honeymoon, traveled to Utah and Colorado, climbed a … Continue reading →

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Climbing Mt. Yale (14,196 ft)

Posted on July 15, 2010 by goldentrails

There is no Mt. Berkeley in the Collegiate Peaks.  That, of course, would have been my first 14er.  Since I have no real relationship to any of the other colleges commemorated in this  set of 14ers, I went by recommendation.  … Continue reading →

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New Nutrition Series

Posted on July 14, 2010 by goldentrails

I have been training hard.  Very hard.  One reason that I have been able to recover quickly from all my hard workouts is improved nutrition.  I thought, I’d share some of my (easy, easy) recipes on this blog.  Helping me … Continue reading →

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Dancing with Mountain Goats on Grays (14,270) and Torreys Peak (14,267)

Posted on July 7, 2010 by goldentrails

Based on a recommendation, I found myself leaving my homebase of Leadville and the Wasatch Range heading south along I-70 towards the Bakerville exit.  I was a bit apprehensive about driving my 2WD Honda Accord up the three miles of … Continue reading →

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Finding ‘Gold’ on the Silver Peak – Climbing La Plata (14,336 ft.)

Posted on July 1, 2010 by goldentrails

The day after climbing Mt. Massive, I took on a different challenge: La Plata Peak, Colorado’s fifth-highest mountain.  I was to take the main trail right off C82.  You will find many describing this short trail (4.5 miles) as “steep”.  … Continue reading →

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