[Cdt-l] CDT in RMNP trip report

[Dan Bedore]

I did the day hike loop with two nights at the Shadowcliff Hostel a few weeks ago. I recommend both the loop and the hostel highly. 

Dan Bedore
www.bedore.org

On Sep 18, 2012, at 8:53 PM, Paul Magnanti <pmags at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Two weeks ago I did (more or less) the designated CDT in RMNP that many thru-hikers do do not see.
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> Thought some here may appreciate the report:
> http://www.pmags.com/bachelor-party-on-foot-bear-lake-to-grand-lake-and-back
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> Though it does not make logistic sense for many thru-hikers (need a canister, permit, more or less end up in the same place 
> you started) it is a beautiful loop. If you have the time, a slack pack option can easily be had from the Shadowcliff Hostel of roughly
> 25 miles and 3000' gain. Esp with a day pack, doable for many thru-hikers.  No permit or bear canister needed for day hiking. :)
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