The flag currently flying high on Mt. Garfield is in need of being replaced. By the time the weekend is over, there will be a new American flag at Mt. Garfield's summit.
Has Western Colorado's Mt. Garfield called out to you lately, begging you to make the 2,000 foot climb? Is it saying "climb me....climb me"? Temperatures are getting cooler, but we've seen recent rain. If you're planning to make the climb this weekend, here are a few things you should know.
Do you recall when I posted last December about placing an American flag at the top of Mt. Garfield? Well, it's already gone. As a matter of fact, my flag was removed within a month or two after placing it there. Fortunately, someone replaced it with their own flag. That flag is now missing. What's going on?
You can look forward to cooler temperatures this weekend, and that's ideal for climbing western Colorado's Mt. Garfield. There's a chance of rain for Friday night and early Saturday morning, and that can be a real game changer. Here are a few things to consider before you head out.
If you're looking to climb Mt. Garfield, you might want to put those plans on hold for a day or two. Recent snow and rain has left the area a little muddier than you might expect.
We don't always know all of the beauty that surrounds us, and Mt. Garfield is no exception. Hiking Garfield can be strenuous, and for some impossible, making it hard to see all that this mountain has to offer. This video changes that.