Madden, Star, Gibbs (CO)

Submitted by Turnerowenwyatt on Wed, 08/16/2023 - 08:57pm
Description

One of the most popular ridge traverses in the La Platas is to run up Madden Peak and run the ridge across Star Peak to Gibbs Peak, which makes up about half of the west ridge of La Plata Canyon. This route has a standard USGS trail from the base of La Plata Canyon, and along the entirety of the ridge, before descending steeply again. 

Additional information can be found in the links below

Gros Ventre High Route

Submitted by KellyHalpin on Wed, 08/16/2023 - 11:43am
Description

The Gros Ventre High Route is a non technical alpine traverse along the length of Gros Ventre Range. It's just under 50 miles (mostly off trail) with roughly 12k ft of elevation gain. The route provides incredible views of the Tetons, Wind Rivers, and highest peaks of the Gros Ventre. Along the way, keep an eye out for wildlife such as bighorn sheep, elk, moose, and bears. Many of the basins hold small lakes and colorful wildflowers late into the season. Keep in mind that water is limited on the western half of the route.

Dune du Mont Saint Frieux (France)

Submitted by Jérôme Clichy on Wed, 08/16/2023 - 04:57am
Description

Les Dunes du Mont Saint-Frieux sont un des joyaux du littoral Boulonnais. La dune s’est accolée à un mont crayeux pour donner un des lieux les plus insolites et dépaysant de la Côte d’Opale. Avec ses 152m, il compte parmi les plus hauts. Ce point culminant offre un panorama spectaculaire sur la Manche et les côtes anglaises. Sur près de 1500 hectares, le site est la propriété du Conservatoire du Littoral, géré par Eden 62 et fait parti du Parc Naturel Régional des Caps et Marais d’Opale.