backpackin'

Colorado has beautiful places too.

Mel and I went backpacking this past weekend. Mel was pretty much shocked when I asked her if she wanted to go. Usually I suggest a boating trip or some climbing, but this weekend it sounded like fun to get out and see if there are mines in the wilderness areas too. I am pleased to report that we did not see a single mine in the Holy Cross wilderness. We did see tons of beautiful alpine lakes, granite peaks, and big fat marmots. Cota was especially fond of the big fat marmots. We passed the time drinking Oregon Pinot, eating stinky cheese and swimming in the lakes, it was totally relaxing.

On the return trip I came to the conclusion that resort towns are a lot like casinos. They have all the glitz and glam and each town has it's own theme just like the casinos. Replace the tables with some chairlifts, horseback-riding and whitewater rafting and you are almost there. The only discernable difference I can make out is while Vegas gives away free lodging to encourage people to come, resort towns sell realestate for absurd prices so people feel obligated to come and spend money more often.