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| View from our Campsite |
The North Fork of Clear Creek meanders through an exquisite alpine
valley, surrounded by the soaring peaks of La Plata, Huron and Virginia.
Lodge Pole Pines, aspen and wildflowers carpet the mountains, and
human visitors are comparatively infrequent.
Our "backcountry" campsite is two miles beyond Winfield
on Clear Creek Canyon Road, in one of the most pristine and magnificent
valleys in Colorado.
We will enjoy Shabbat and Havdallah Adventure Rabbi style: hiking
in the magnificent alpine wilderness, eating delicious trail treats,
and taking plenty of time for songs and stories.
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| Climbing La Plata, a Rolling
Ascent to the Peak |
On Sunday we rise early to climb La Plata peak. Our chosen approach
is on the less traveled side of the mountain, allowing us to enjoy
a more private, contemplative ascent. We'll bring in the new week
with a great sense of achievement and some spectacular views.
La Plata is the fifth highest peak in the state, but a "do-able"
climb even for first time 14ers who are in excellent physical condition
and up for the challenge.
We will head back to Boulder late afternoon on Sunday.
Since our campsite is on a rugged road, we will use high-clarence
vehicles to get there. Most cars can make it within 2 miles of the
site, and we will shuttle and carpool to make sure we can all get
in.
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Rabbi
Jamie Korngold is the founder of Adventure Rabbi: Synagogue
w/o Walls, whose mission is to create opportunities
"to allow the wilderness to re-awaken our Judaism."
Jamie has years of outdoor guiding experience, working for
such renowned organizations as Outward Bound, Woodswomen,
and the Cornell University Outdoor Program. AdventureRabbi,
is the realization of a life-long dream, which allows her
to combine and share her two passions, Judaism and the Outdoors.
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