#mtprinceton

[hauscatz64]

We’re purrround to announce Tailspin will be dropping a set for @Snoshine 2019 up at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs on Sunday!! Snoshine is a one of a kind fitness & yoga gathering by @RhythmRevolution that’s all about live music & quality production! Each class uniquely pairs a DJ & instructor together for a truly special experience, focusing on how the sound instructs & inspires the body to move! @DanleySoundLabs system provided by @hedd_sound 🔊🔊 A few weekend passes / single day tickets still available!! 🙆‍♀️🙇‍♂️✨✨ . . . . #tailspin #hauscatz #snoshine #mtprincetonhotsprings #mtprinceton #colorado #rhythmrevolution #yoga #fitness #dance #cycle #spin #health #haus #housemusic #techno #shanti #namaste #hotsprings #hedd_sound #heddsound #danley #danleysoundlabs #soundsystemculture #butiyoga #strengthtraining #zenriderz #themothership #mothership #soundmeditation #meditation #soundhealing #snowshoeing #denverdjs #soundcycle #strongsync #meditation #cbd #apothecanna #festival #gathering #rave #retreat (at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtUoT-9A7Lg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xl8oyb4mmcun

[posterdrops]

Reposted from @partytimepins Bringing in the fall vibes with some new fan-art for Billy Strings’ Renewal festival in the Colorado high country this weekend! This is a 3-layer hand-carved block print utilizing transparent inks and features a single yellow rose with Mt. Princeton looming in the background. Available on the website (link in @partytimepins bio). If you’re there - or even if you’re not - have a great weekend! #printmaker #printmaking #handmade #linocut #blockprint #fineart #reliefprintmaking #renewal #billystrings #falltour #colorado #buenavista #autumn #mtprinceton #collegiatepeaks #highcountry #yellowrose #festival #fanart #partytime @posterdrops (at Buena Vista, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci3REyQp7XM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[seanblanchard]

Nice way to start the mornings. #colorado #staycation #coffee #java #espresso #mtprinceton https://www.instagram.com/p/CFLfX8NFBZj/?igshid=1v3pg4tahlkig

[lauramclark]

#30 Mt Princeton – 14,197 and Tigger Peak 13,280

Notes:

·         Snow starts at 12000’ and keeps going from there.  Bring microspikes.  Snowshoes weren’t needed.  

·         I can see tons of potential avalanche danger on this hike with more snow.  

·         The lower Mt Princeton Road Trailhead is actually pretty nice.

·         The road from here to the radio towers wasn’t as bad as I’d been led to believe.  It was definitely 4WD, but it wasn’t that difficult.  The only down side was it was narrow, so if you came across another vehicle it would take a bit of maneuvering to get around each other.  I have a Tundra, so this was an issue for me.  Two Jeeps wouldn’t have an issue.  Side note:  the trail was dry when I took it.  If it was wet or had snow or ice it would probably be much more technical to navigate. I could see several dry gullies I’m assuming flow over the road when it rains/snow melts.  

·         There are spots to park your vehicle at the radio towers, but they aren’t obvious, and they’re tight.  I had ‘fun’ turning around my truck when I discovered the road was one way in and out.

I began at 6am.  For anyone wanting to know what it looks like hiking in the dark, here you go:

This was my first view of Mt Princeton

The trail after the towers begins on road 322A.  It can be difficult to find the towers in the dark, but if you’ve driven 3 miles since the lower trailhead and come upon a sharp curve, you’ve missed the towers.  

It was pretty cool to look back on Buena Vista and see it covered in fog and haze

The first couple of miles follow the 4WD road up 322A.  Then the real trail starts up to the right of the hillside.  There’s no sign, except this wonderful, um, arrow of rocks? pointing the way.

As soon as you get up this small hill you get a great view of Mt. Princeton.  

From here snow at minimum lined the trail for the rest of the hike, and at most completely covered it. I put on my microspikes and continued on.  

Shadowselfie, because I do that type of thing

At this point I was thinking it was probably a good thing I had snow on the trail, since I was probably walking over a lot of scree.  I prefer snow to scree any day.

Oh, and when I turned back around I saw the SUNRISE!  Colorado 14er sunrises are AMAZING!!

When I got to the top of the ridge I noticed a wind wall in front of me and a mountain to my left.  I got out my Peakbagger app, and discovered it was Tigger Peak (13,280).  It was only .3 miles away, so I made note of the location to hike on the way back.

I turned right and got a good look at the rest of the hike up Mt. Princeton.  From here it’s .7miles to the top.  There was a pretty good trail for most of the way, but when it was covered in snow I just followed the ridge to the right.  

Some places had a lot of snow and I did a bit of post holing

Others were bare

I summited to an absolutely beautiful view!  Here’s photo proof I summited:

The weather reports said 40 degrees with 25-30 MPH winds and 45MPH gusts, so I dressed warmly (multiple layers, hats, scarves, etc.)  Either I did an excellent job over dressing, or it wasn’t that cold out.  I barely had any wind for the entire hike, except on the exposed ridges.  

At this point I turned to head back down Mt Princeton’s ridge. Take a look at Tigger Peak!  

It took a lot longer to hike down than I remembered hiking up, but I had to be very careful of foot placement.  Despite microspikes it was still slippery.  I ended up tripping once and hitting my left knee pretty hard.  I felt silly and continued on.  

The trail to Tigger Peak had a ridge and what I considered a false summit.  And due to the recent snow, no trail.  Well, I’m assuming it’s due to the recent snow.  It might not have a trail at all anyway?  In any event, there wasn’t a visible trial, so I got to make my own!  I considered this a very awesome opportunity, and I was careful to make sure my steps were secure.  

On the ridge between the two small what I considered summits of Tigger Peak it happened:

I was on a part of the route with exposed rock (no snow).  I lifted my right foot to take a step, and abruptly pirouetted and started falling towards the rocks.  You see, when I’d tripped earlier apparently I’d tripped on broken microspikes:  One of the hooks holding them together had come loose, and now, when I’d lifted my foot, the hook on my left microspike attached to my right microspike, and I fell down like that giant in Jack and the Beanstock with the tied shoelaces.  It all happened in slow motion.  In fact, I had time to curse twice.  (Side note, I don’t actually cuss, so I said “Gosh Darn It! Flibbity-gibbit” (seriously)).  

I’m not going to lie, it hurt.  But I didn’t sit there.  As soon as my knee hit the rock and I could, I untangled myself, got up, and started hiking. I could tell nothing was broken, but it stung badly.  The best way to fix this (I know from experience) is to walk/hike it off.  So I kept going, looking down at my knee every few seconds, expecting to see blood.  Luckily that never happened.

I’m proud to say I continued on up and over the second ridge

and summited my first 13er! (yes, I know it isn’t “official”)

This is the first time I’ve forged a trail on snow, and I was pretty proud of myself!  Oh, but I had to prove I was in the right spot, so I took a picture of my Peakbagger app indicating I was on the peak

And a picture of my GPS, showing where I was

And as I looked across the mountain range, I snapped a picture of this cloud that looks like a pufferfish?  Yoda?  Floating majestically over Mt Antero.  

Then I headed back. It was cool following my tracks!

So now I had a serious dilemma:  My microspikes were broken.  I’d slipped and fallen hard twice, but I knew the hike would be much worse without them. This is what I still had to hike (well, about 3 times this, as the trail looped all the way around the mountain, remember those earlier snow pictures?):

So I made the decision to hike with the broken microspikes, but to be very, very careful (slow).  I kept my feet wide apart from each other: I waddled, felt like a pregnant woman, and my pace was slow, but I didn’t slip again!  I was excited to make it back to 12000’ where the snow stopped and I could take off my microspikes.  This was also where I met my first hiker of the day:  A newby without spikes but with a good and realistic attitude (he was prepared to turn back but wanted to see how far he could go).  I also met a group of 5 or 6 friends hiking with a dog:  ON A LEASH!  Major points to these people.  They were friendly too!

I made it back to my truck at 11:30pm, which wasn’t a great time for a 7.5 mile hike, but I’ll allow it because I was hiking on extended fields of snow for the first time, I forged my own trail and I was being extra careful on the way down.  Here’s a picture of the towers

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[dickdime]

My eyes have woken - #airstream #bambi #gmc #camper #mtprinceton 14ees #Colorado #mountains

[katehikerun]

#MtPrinceton base camp. There happens to be a cell phone tower half mile from us 😆 (at Mount Princeton: Buena Vista, Colorado)

[redoneal23]

#mtprinceton #colorado (at Mount Princeton)

[serialoptimist]

Sunrise moon at Mt. Princeton. This mountain is Queen. | #SO #MtPrinceton #BuenaVista #Colorado #Mountains #Peaks #Range #Landscape #Snow #Trees #Nature #High #Elevation #BlueBird #Wonder #Explore #GetLost #GetOutside #OptOutside #LiveFree #LiveAuthentic #Moment #Appreciate #Hike #RunWild #OnTheRoad #Sunrise #Moon #Beauty #ViewColorado #VisitColorado #Coloradotography | (at Buena Vista, Colorado)

[milkywaymaps]

Mt. Princeton. 🤓 // #colorado #14ers #mountaintime #mtprinceton #travel #futurehome (at Buena Vista, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/Boo3c9olBOV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1szyujo9eakny

[hauscatz64]

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Had a greattt time playing for the #ZENRIDERZ 8am cycle & yoga class up at @snoshine on Mt. Princeton!! 🔊😸 It was my first official early morning set & even started snowing while I mixed up those early morning grooves 🌤❄️✨ Thanks to @rhythmrevolution & @beatgypsy for having me out to play a set & to @hedd_sound for the great sound all weekend!! 🔊🔊🚲🚲 ✖️🌀✖️🌀 Tailspin . . . . #tailspin #hauscatz #snoshine #rhythmrevolution #mtprincetonhotsprings #colorado #mtprinceton #cycle #cycleclass #fitness #housemusic #haus #catz #earlymorning #snow #denverdj #denverdjs (at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtedH6GA8o4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kjpdng029z6t

[seanblanchard]

Great recharge time with my Love in the Colorado mountains. . #love #hope #colorado #staycation #mtprinceton #hotsprings (at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFLd9NVFGMS/?igshid=71854stzr6wf

[lauramclark]

Colorado sunrises are best viewed from 14ers #mtprinceton #colorado #14er #sunrise #wildwanderer

[bulgarianmermaid]

Today I was inspired by textures, handwritten signs, design elements, water, and my friend @theodora542 #artphotography #hotsprings #cottonwoodpass #rustic #authentic #healing #water . . . . . . . #art #photography #hottub #cottonwoodhotsprings #buenavista #chaffeecounty #collegiatepeaks #mtprinceton #mountprinceton #artlovers #makeartnotwar #roadtrip #shoplocal (at Cottonwood Hotsprings Inn & Health Spa)

[katehikerun]

Right now, we are at 11,000 feet on #MtPrinceton. We are on the south ridge 1,000 feet or so below timberline.

[thewandrblog-blog]

This bridge runs over a hot river where one can thaw out in the Colorado winters. Imagine making this discovery before the days of running hot water. 🐴 . . #condenast #discovery #wanderlust #travel #traveltips #travelblog #colorado #hotsprings #bridges #mountains #usa #backpacker #jetsetter #rivers #co #wandrlustr #hidden #destinations @mtprinceton #mtprinceton #mtprincetonhotsprings (at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort)

[wildwandererblog]

#30 Mt Princeton – 14,197 and Tigger Peak 13,280

Notes:

·         Snow starts at 12000’ and keeps going from there.  Bring microspikes.  Snowshoes weren’t needed.  

·         I can see tons of potential avalanche danger on this hike with more snow.  

·         The lower Mt Princeton Road Trailhead is actually pretty nice.

·         The road from here to the radio towers wasn’t as bad as I’d been led to believe.  It was definitely 4WD, but it wasn’t that difficult.  The only down side was it was narrow, so if you came across another vehicle it would take a bit of maneuvering to get around each other.  I have a Tundra, so this was an issue for me.  Two Jeeps wouldn’t have an issue.  Side note:  the trail was dry when I took it.  If it was wet or had snow or ice it would probably be much more technical to navigate. I could see several dry gullies I’m assuming flow over the road when it rains/snow melts.  

·         There are spots to park your vehicle at the radio towers, but they aren’t obvious, and they’re tight.  I had ‘fun’ turning around my truck when I discovered the road was one way in and out.

I began at 6am.  For anyone wanting to know what it looks like hiking in the dark, here you go:

This was my first view of Mt Princeton

The trail after the towers begins on road 322A.  It can be difficult to find the towers in the dark, but if you’ve driven 3 miles since the lower trailhead and come upon a sharp curve, you’ve missed the towers.  

It was pretty cool to look back on Buena Vista and see it covered in fog and haze

The first couple of miles follow the 4WD road up 322A.  Then the real trail starts up to the right of the hillside.  There’s no sign, except this wonderful, um, arrow of rocks? pointing the way.

As soon as you get up this small hill you get a great view of Mt. Princeton.  

From here snow at minimum lined the trail for the rest of the hike, and at most completely covered it. I put on my microspikes and continued on.  

Shadowselfie, because I do that type of thing

At this point I was thinking it was probably a good thing I had snow on the trail, since I was probably walking over a lot of scree.  I prefer snow to scree any day.

Oh, and when I turned back around I saw the SUNRISE!  Colorado 14er sunrises are AMAZING!!

When I got to the top of the ridge I noticed a wind wall in front of me and a mountain to my left.  I got out my Peakbagger app, and discovered it was Tigger Peak (13,280).  It was only .3 miles away, so I made note of the location to hike on the way back.

I turned right and got a good look at the rest of the hike up Mt. Princeton.  From here it’s .7miles to the top.  There was a pretty good trail for most of the way, but when it was covered in snow I just followed the ridge to the right.  

Some places had a lot of snow and I did a bit of post holing

Others were bare

I summited to an absolutely beautiful view!  Here’s photo proof I summited:

The weather reports said 40 degrees with 25-30 MPH winds and 45MPH gusts, so I dressed warmly (multiple layers, hats, scarves, etc.)  Either I did an excellent job over dressing, or it wasn’t that cold out.  I barely had any wind for the entire hike, except on the exposed ridges.  

At this point I turned to head back down Mt Princeton’s ridge. Take a look at Tigger Peak!  

It took a lot longer to hike down than I remembered hiking up, but I had to be very careful of foot placement.  Despite microspikes it was still slippery.  I ended up tripping once and hitting my left knee pretty hard.  I felt silly and continued on.  

The trail to Tigger Peak had a ridge and what I considered a false summit.  And due to the recent snow, no trail.  Well, I’m assuming it’s due to the recent snow.  It might not have a trail at all anyway?  In any event, there wasn’t a visible trial, so I got to make my own!  I considered this a very awesome opportunity, and I was careful to make sure my steps were secure.  

On the ridge between the two small what I considered summits of Tigger Peak it happened:

I was on a part of the route with exposed rock (no snow).  I lifted my right foot to take a step, and abruptly pirouetted and started falling towards the rocks.  You see, when I’d tripped earlier apparently I’d tripped on broken microspikes:  One of the hooks holding them together had come loose, and now, when I’d lifted my foot, the hook on my left microspike attached to my right microspike, and I fell down like that giant in Jack and the Beanstock with the tied shoelaces.  It all happened in slow motion.  In fact, I had time to curse twice.  (Side note, I don’t actually cuss, so I said “Gosh Darn It! Flibbity-gibbit” (seriously)).  

I’m not going to lie, it hurt.  But I didn’t sit there.  As soon as my knee hit the rock and I could, I untangled myself, got up, and started hiking. I could tell nothing was broken, but it stung badly.  The best way to fix this (I know from experience) is to walk/hike it off.  So I kept going, looking down at my knee every few seconds, expecting to see blood.  Luckily that never happened.

I’m proud to say I continued on up and over the second ridge

and summited my first 13er! (yes, I know it isn’t “official”)

This is the first time I’ve forged a trail on snow, and I was pretty proud of myself!  Oh, but I had to prove I was in the right spot, so I took a picture of my Peakbagger app indicating I was on the peak

And a picture of my GPS, showing where I was

And as I looked across the mountain range, I snapped a picture of this cloud that looks like a pufferfish?  Yoda?  Floating majestically over Mt Antero.  

Then I headed back. It was cool following my tracks!

So now I had a serious dilemma:  My microspikes were broken.  I’d slipped and fallen hard twice, but I knew the hike would be much worse without them. This is what I still had to hike (well, about 3 times this, as the trail looped all the way around the mountain, remember those earlier snow pictures?):

So I made the decision to hike with the broken microspikes, but to be very, very careful (slow).  I kept my feet wide apart from each other: I waddled, felt like a pregnant woman, and my pace was slow, but I didn’t slip again!  I was excited to make it back to 12000’ where the snow stopped and I could take off my microspikes.  This was also where I met my first hiker of the day:  A newby without spikes but with a good and realistic attitude (he was prepared to turn back but wanted to see how far he could go).  I also met a group of 5 or 6 friends hiking with a dog:  ON A LEASH!  Major points to these people.  They were friendly too!

I made it back to my truck at 11:30pm, which wasn’t a great time for a 7.5 mile hike, but I’ll allow it because I was hiking on extended fields of snow for the first time, I forged my own trail and I was being extra careful on the way down.  Here’s a picture of the towers

Video: