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igor2003 -> RE: Colorado! (7/1/2010 9:47:21 PM)
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Just curious...are you going to the very top (over 14,000 ft.) or just to Lake Como (over 11,000 ft.)? And are you doing an overnighter or do you plan on trying to go up and back in one day? Either way, those elevations will probably still be pretty chilly so dress in layers and make sure you take clothes for warmth. I hope you are taking an emergency kit as well. Fire building material, at least light weight rain gear for those sudden thunderstorms, a space blancket or two, etc. Sounds like you are going in a group. At least one or two in the group should take water purification and/or filtering equipment. It is light weight and can be a life saver if water runs short for any reason. If you take water filteration equipment make sure it is rated for filtering out all the little nasties like giardia (sp?). I think it has to be able to filter down to one micron if memory serves right.
If you are worried about bears in the area just make sure you make a lot of noise as you travel along. Talk, whistle, kick rocks etc. Spending the night and worried about bears? Make sure you keep any foods well away from the sleeping area, preferable hung high in a tree. Another little trick is to take amonia with you and splash a little of it in spots around the perimeter of your camp. The bears will smell the amonia and think the biggest, baddest bear in the area has marked his territory.
When I hike I like using a walking stick (or two). They actually can help climb in steeper sections, and help maintain balance on technical areas like rock slides and stream crossings.
Is anyone in the group first aid certified? If not you might try taking a quick Red Cross first aid class if any are readily available.
Other than that, be safe, have fun, and take pictures!
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