[Grad-postdoc-assn] Let's hike a trail in the Rocky Mountain National Park!

[Cyrus Abari]

Many thanks Paula. Never thought about those before.

Cyrus

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 12:40 PM, Paula Fisher <paulad at ucar.edu> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Another option is the "Screw Shoe"
> http://skyrunner.com/screwshoe.htm
>
> These work really well; I use them all the time on the icy trails.  I have
> lots of these hex screws, so let me know if you want to try it.
>
> Paula
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 12:01 PM, Cyrus Abari <abari at ucar.edu> wrote:
>
>> Dear fellow friends and colleagues,
>>
>> David, Clay, and I thought we should probably organize a hike in the
>> Rocky Mountain national park. One option was to hit a trail with lots of
>> snow so we could do some snowshoeing together. Another option is to choose
>> a trail that doesn't require snowshoeing and is accessible in hiking boots.
>> The 2nd option seems to be a good starting point for us as the first
>> outdoor group activity this winter. So, why don't we get together at 10:00
>> AM on Sunday Jan. 31st in front of the main door at the Foothills lab.
>> David and I will drive so we can accommodate 8 people (including the
>> drivers). We both have passes to the national park; each pass is good for
>> one vehicle. To make sure we have enough room for everyone, please follow
>> the link below and let us know if you are joining and, especially, if you
>> have access to a car (in case we need more cars) just add "(car)" in front
>> of your name.
>>
>> http://doodle.com/poll/dw48ztpwha4xamri
>>
>> Since the hike will take about 2 hours or so feel free to pack a lunch or
>> snacks. If you are interested we can go for a post-hike meal and/or
>> (Sunday!) happy hour in Boulder.
>>
>> Trail information:
>>
>> Deer Mountain trail,
>> http://www.rockymountainhikingtrails.com/deer-mountain.htm
>>
>>
>> P.S.: It will be a  good idea to bring along a pair of traction cleats,
>> such as Yaktrax, in case there are ice patches or packed snow on the trail.
>> If you don't have them you can probably buy a pair for 15-20 bucks.
>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> David, Clay, Cyrus
>>
>> --
>> *Cyrus F Abari, Ph.D. *
>> *Postdoctoral fellow*
>>
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*Cyrus F Abari, Ph.D. *
*Postdoctoral fellow*

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