Write-up: Madonna Fellows
Leader: Madonna Fellows
Co-Leader: Don Fellows

Our 100^th Anniversary trip to the Rocky Mountains was a huge success.

Upon our arrival we were greeted by a herd of elk and got ourselves settled into our cabins. We were all extremely pleased with our accommodations.  Then it was time to make plans for the next day’s hike. We did a 6-mile hike around Estes Lake to begin acclimating to the higher altitude. Some of us continued to another short hike in the afternoon. From Wednesday through Monday our boots were out pounding the trails. There were those who chose the longer more difficult hikes. Some enjoyed more moderate and shorter in length and a few just enjoyed leisurely shopping some days. There were Tramps everywhere on those Rocky Mountains. Most everyone had the pleasure of seeing a moose up and close on their hike. For some it was a little too close.     There were troubles with car rentals- David W with a flat, Jerry with a dead battery and Colleen Felske with a breakdown. All were resolved but added a little stress to those individuals.  It was bittersweet when we had to pack up and leave on Tuesday. The elk were the first to bid us farewell when they gathered around our cabins. Then it was off to catch our flights back home. A group felt they needed a little more hiking and started off for another week in Moab, Zion, and Bryce. Overall, I think everyone would agree that this was a fantastic trip. The beauty of the mountains is overwhelming, and we all did our best to experience it.

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