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« Reply #50 on: January 25, 2017, 08:41:11 AM »
Glad a few of you had fun at the potluck and board games. Next one will probably be another Memorial Park meetup on a weekend in March. No idea what the weather is like, but that doesn't really matter, does it? We can sled if it's snowy, or slackline if it's not.

Which weekend works best for everyone?

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« Reply #51 on: January 25, 2017, 03:44:57 PM »
I don't know my work schedule that far out, and my days off vary from week to week. If it happens on a day we can make it, I'll try to come. Just don't try to plan around my crazy schedule. :P

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« Reply #52 on: January 25, 2017, 08:51:10 PM »
I head out of town this weekend on business for three weeks. I'll have a better idea of my March schedule when I get back.  I'm expecting another few days out of town, but March should be fairly open.

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« Reply #53 on: January 26, 2017, 06:24:39 AM »
March is a good time for me. The only exception is the weekend of March 11-12 (Sat-Sun). Otherwise, I'm free.

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« Reply #54 on: February 14, 2017, 05:19:37 PM »
We would be interested in joining in March with our two kids.

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« Reply #55 on: February 14, 2017, 08:59:21 PM »
All right, I'm thinking of the weekend of 3/18 or 3/19 somewhere at Palmer Park. I am not in a position to do a potluck or anything like that currently, but I'm down for a hike, or anything else. I've been there twice in the last few weeks, and I know the playground gets busy. I was thinking of something more towards the middle. I know there is a gazebo here, and while there are signs that say it needs to be reserved, I've never seen people there (if we choose this, I'll probably go back, and see about actually reserving it...if all else fails, we could just leave if someone showed up too). What think you all? Good date? Good location?

If so, I'll start another thread for this meetup specifically.

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« Reply #56 on: February 21, 2017, 04:53:00 PM »
A hike in Palmer Park on March 18 or 19 sounds good!

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« Reply #57 on: February 22, 2017, 02:53:49 PM »
All right, I'm thinking the 18th. I'll get the post up once I confirm the gazebo stuff. Hopefully this weekend. Also, just in case you were curious...

http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/meetups-and-social-events/colorado-camp-mustache/

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« Reply #58 on: March 11, 2017, 09:58:04 AM »
Jordan, what time were you thinking for the park this weekend?

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« Reply #59 on: March 11, 2017, 11:33:40 AM »
Jordan, what time were you thinking for the park this weekend?

It's going to be 3/19 at 1pm. So not this weekend, but next. I'll make another thread right quick, and post it here.


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« Reply #61 on: March 19, 2017, 03:49:29 PM »
2nd ongoing meetup was a success. Thank you to all of you who showed up. It was fun, and I think I've got some good ideas as for the next one.

I was thinking though, I am most definitely going to be doing the Starlight Spectacular this year, and I usually create a 'team', so I'll post the link once we can sign up for it. There will be something else before then for sure though.

For those who didn't get to talk about future meetups in person, what kind of things would you be interested in doing?

We've done a park picnic (we had a slackline, but none of us used it), and we've done a meandering hike. Some thoughts are bike rides, meeting up at a brewery, some multi-day backpacking adventures, etc. We live in the awesome place where a majority of the land is a big free playground. What think you?

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« Reply #62 on: March 30, 2017, 08:20:50 AM »
There will most likely be another meetup before the starlight, but tickets are available now, so I made a thread for the ride. Starlight Spectacular meetup is here.

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« Reply #63 on: April 03, 2017, 04:34:37 PM »
My parents live in the Springs. I visit a few times per year. I'll be sure to follow this thread for future meets.

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« Reply #64 on: May 14, 2017, 06:23:36 PM »
Since it was at the last Palmer Park meetup in which I was introduced to this, I wanted to x-post here.

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So the hike. I learned about this place at the last Mustachian Meetup I organized. I had no idea this place even existed. It was interesting to say the least. Let's take a look at the altimeter info.



Now, looking at this insanity, one could easily think that this was some Type II fun. Or maybe, since that has been discussed lately, atonement for the sins of dinner on Friday*.

And oh boy were there sins. As an appetizer, Spam Musubi made an appearance:



There were four of them, but they were so tasty, two got eaten before I even thought to appreciate the beauty of them. For the main course, MXT had a roasted chicken sandwich with a pineapple habanero sauce (that was more like a chutney). I didn't get a photo, but I did get a bite. It was a touch sweet for my tastes, but the chicken was good. I couldn't decide what I wanted, so I got a combo plate with two entrees. Introducing Loco Moco and Kalua Pig with Cabbage.



There are two beef patties under those fried eggs, covered with gravy that was delicious (not too salty, which was impressive).

So yeah, sins to atone for, and with the profile you saw above, it is completely realistic that this hike was specifically to make up for the gorging that we did on Friday. But the altitude profile only tells part of the story. Yeah, it was steep as hell, and yes the trail was rough, and yes we really haven't done any serious hikes lately. But if you were to just look at that altitude profile, seems painful, but you'd miss some of the stuff you see.

Like how you start going up and up, and on occasion, can see the city get further



and further



and further



below you. As you constantly start checking to see how far you've gone, and are constantly disappointed by the mere mileage, you continue to look up towards the peak. And then, after a couple of hours of brutal uphill, you finally come to the saddle. As you summit the saddle, you realize that the Waldo Canyon fire came here, and the stark contrast of the city and the former desolation makes itself clear. To one side, green and city, to the other...




As the evening drew near, and the shadows lengthen, the relatively recently engulfed mountain side became a strange mix of hope for the future as new life can be established, and sorrow for the damage caused by humanity.



And as you get to one of the places that are considered a peak, with the sun behind you, you feel as if you conquered something. You survived! And then, with the sun at your back, it becomes very clear how small you really are.



So you start heading down, again through the barren skeletons of the trees, and you realize that the fire that tore through here contained beauty in the destruction, and what it left behind is unique.



All in all, it was glorious.

*I'm merely being facetious here. TBH, I hate when people workout losing sight of the fact that for something to be sustainable, it needs to be fun. Considering that fitness is kind of a big thing with me, even typing that out kind of rubbed me the wrong way, but I know it's a humorous way that a lot of people say things, without any of the baggage that I have.

Also, I'm attempting to work out a less transient meetup before the Starlight Spectacular. I've had lots of fun meeting at parks and the like, but damn if it wouldn't be nice to just relax, BBQ some food, play games, or chat (with a bathroom nearby). I'm working on the better half to allow this at our place, and if that's the case, I'm thinking an awesome potluck in which I smoke some ribs, a turkey, and some pork shoulder. Just a thought that occurred to me this morning as I found myself involved in a few simultaneous discussions about BBQ, roasting, and hosting.

How many people are down for something like that? More of a "make an evening out of it" kind of thing?

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« Reply #65 on: May 14, 2017, 06:28:48 PM »
I'm in. We're moving to our next duty station around 15 June and it would be fun to see everyone again before we leave.

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« Reply #66 on: May 14, 2017, 08:11:37 PM »
First post. Been lurking for a few weeks as I just found this site and trying to keep my head from spinning. NE Springs here

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« Reply #67 on: May 14, 2017, 09:22:03 PM »
I've gotten most of my evenings freed up, so we could actually do something like this.

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« Reply #68 on: May 15, 2017, 05:32:19 AM »
I'm in. We're moving to our next duty station around 15 June and it would be fun to see everyone again before we leave.

Oh man. That is coming up quick. Regardless, we'll get something setup before you all head out. Weekend of the 3rd or 10th super busy for you, or is it doable?

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Nice. New people! This may be an opportunity to try some things I haven't quite figured out how to implement in our meetups yet.

I've gotten most of my evenings freed up, so we could actually do something like this.

Ah cool. If it becomes a let's make an evening thing, I'm thinking Saturday, but if it winds up being an afternoon thing, Saturday or Sunday would work.

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« Reply #69 on: May 15, 2017, 08:44:55 AM »
Darn it! Really wish I could go, but I blew out my knee last week. Not sure when I'll be mobile again

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« Reply #70 on: May 15, 2017, 08:38:50 PM »
I'm in. We're moving to our next duty station around 15 June and it would be fun to see everyone again before we leave.

Oh man. That is coming up quick. Regardless, we'll get something setup before you all head out. Weekend of the 3rd or 10th super busy for you, or is it doable?

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Nice. New people! This may be an opportunity to try some things I haven't quite figured out how to implement in our meetups yet.

I've gotten most of my evenings freed up, so we could actually do something like this.

Ah cool. If it becomes a let's make an evening thing, I'm thinking Saturday, but if it winds up being an afternoon thing, Saturday or Sunday would work.

I'll let you know in a couple days when my family gets back in town.  One of those should work just fine.

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« Reply #71 on: May 19, 2017, 08:27:33 PM »
3 June works for us.

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« Reply #72 on: May 21, 2017, 05:12:39 PM »
All right! June 3rd it is. Sorry all, for the short notice. Also, it's going to most likely be a potluck at my house (near memorial Park), and I'll bust out the smoker for some kind of meat. Details will be in a separate thread tomorrow.

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« Reply #73 on: May 22, 2017, 11:17:21 AM »
Separate thread is here!! We'll send Travis off right, and have a good time too!

https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/meetups-and-social-events/colospgs-co-06032017-(memorial-park-area)/

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« Reply #74 on: September 29, 2017, 05:57:53 AM »
Hey all, a new guy on the forums just joined in. I know it's been rainy a lot recently, but I'm thinking another Saturday over at Memorial Park. For me, it won't be until after 10/9, and I got to CMC two weekends from then.

How does everyone's schedule look? Preferences? Do we want to do something at my house again maybe?

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« Reply #75 on: September 30, 2017, 01:11:03 PM »
I just moved to CS and would like to meet the local mustachians.  I'm job-free on 1 October so pretty much have an open schedule 😁.  I'd be down for either a park setup or otherwise.  Thanks for being the CS voice on here Jordan!

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« Reply #76 on: November 29, 2017, 07:47:25 AM »
Hey all. I'm doing food and board games at my house on saturday 12/16. This isn't a mustachian-only thing, but I figure the more the merrier! I'm going to have dinner for anyone who wants it, and feel free to bring a favourite board game (I have Taboo, Dominion, Apples to Apples, and Oodles). I'm planning a start time of 4:30pm for dinner. Y'all are welcome to come a bit earlier if you want, or if you can't make it 'til later, that's cool too.

You can PM me for the address.

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« Reply #77 on: November 29, 2017, 09:44:14 AM »
Hey all. I'm doing food and board games at my house on saturday 12/16. This isn't a mustachian-only thing, but I figure the more the merrier! I'm going to have dinner for anyone who wants it, and feel free to bring a favourite board game (I have Taboo, Dominion, Apples to Apples, and Oodles). I'm planning a start time of 4:30pm for dinner. Y'all are welcome to come a bit earlier if you want, or if you can't make it 'til later, that's cool too.

You can PM me for the address.

I'll PM you. Not sure if the better half is down or not, but I'll ask her. Also, thanks for posting. I need to get one more BBQ before the end of the year. Not sure about slacklining at the park (I still suck) due to the weather, but it could be cool.

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« Reply #78 on: December 11, 2017, 04:06:13 PM »
I'm looking for a venue for a Camp Mustache Colorado event.

Does anyone know of a place with lodging (beds) that provides food as well?

Typically summer camps/church camps are good venues for this type of event.

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« Reply #79 on: January 10, 2018, 07:26:27 PM »
I invited my facebook Springs people, but dinner and board games at my house on sunday (14th). PM me for my address.

I'm doing build your own tacos. I plan on having the basics:

-tortillas
-home-cooked beans
-ground beef
-rice
-cheddar

-tomatoes
-onions
-shredded lettuce
-salsa
-sour cream

Any other add-ins or sides that you like will be more than welcome. A special salsa, or olives, chips/dip, finger-food veggies, or something to drink.

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« Reply #80 on: January 11, 2018, 07:45:13 AM »
I invited my facebook Springs people, but dinner and board games at my house on sunday (14th). PM me for my address.

I'm doing build your own tacos. I plan on having the basics:

-tortillas
-home-cooked beans
-ground beef
-rice
-cheddar

-tomatoes
-onions
-shredded lettuce
-salsa
-sour cream

Any other add-ins or sides that you like will be more than welcome. A special salsa, or olives, chips/dip, finger-food veggies, or something to drink.

Missed the last one. PM incoming!!

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« Reply #81 on: January 13, 2019, 10:25:01 PM »
Hey, reviving this thread for us Colorado Springs people. Anyway, new year, new plans and whatnot-- I'm specifically trying to start a dinner + board game group at my house on saturdays, 4:30-9pm. I'm in the UCCS neighbourhood, pm me for my address.

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« Reply #82 on: November 25, 2019, 09:47:17 PM »
I don't know what all y'all's Thanksgiving plans are, but I'm planning a "friendsgiving" this saturday. Please come and bring any leftovers or side dishes that you've got, and we can have a lovely time.

Where: my house-- pm me for my address
When: Saturday 11/30, 4:30-8:30pm
What: Bring your leftovers, sides, desserts, board games, whatever. Hang out, have a great time.

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« Reply #83 on: January 06, 2020, 12:17:01 PM »
Hello fellow Springs folks,

My wife and I are in our mid-thirties, have a two-and-a-half year old, and are looking for some like-minded friends to connect with. We enjoy hiking, biking, climbing, board games, or just tossing around a Frisbee. Please feel free to contact us, if you'd like to meet-up.

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« Reply #84 on: January 06, 2020, 10:09:56 PM »
Yay! I would love to meet up! I host a food and board game night at my house every saturday 4:30-8:30. My kids are 7 and 8, so definitely bring your little one! I'm in the UCCS neighbourhood. I usually make taco/burrito fixings, so pretty chill.

Also up for a hike if we can coordinate schedules!

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« Reply #85 on: July 13, 2020, 01:09:00 PM »
I can't believe that there isn't a popular Denver or Boulder or Fort Collins thread like this (espy considering the location of MMMHQ), so I'm gonna try it here. I didn't want to make a whole new thread due to the specificity of what I'm asking, so here goes...

I am thinking about popping the ? to my gf on a trip to the Fort Collins and RMNP area in a couple weeks. We are going for a wedding in the middle of the week, and then stretched out the trip to do our own thing on the weekend. We wanted to explore the mountains a bit. I have an airbnb in the outskirts of Loveland, between Fort Collins and Boulder. I saw that RMNP is doing a reservation system, so I already have one day booked there. I see there are several smaller mountains around Drake, and we've done some research on the Horsetooth area that a friend recommended.

I'm thinking about doing a hike and proposing that way. My ideal spot is somewhere serene and beautiful with a really nice view, but hopefully with some privacy and not a ton of people around (maybe even none?). I know the combo of "beautiful spot" and "no crowds" is difficult, but that's what I'm going for. Does anyone have ideas for spots like these around the Drake or Estes Park area, or in RMNP itself? I've considered trying to find a photographer or a friendly hiker to capture the moment, but this may not be a possibility and I definitely don't want it to be staged. Really looking for a natural beautiful moment.

Thanks in advance!

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« Reply #86 on: July 14, 2020, 04:31:55 PM »
I can't believe that there isn't a popular Denver or Boulder or Fort Collins thread like this (espy considering the location of MMMHQ), so I'm gonna try it here. I didn't want to make a whole new thread due to the specificity of what I'm asking, so here goes...

I am thinking about popping the ? to my gf on a trip to the Fort Collins and RMNP area in a couple weeks. We are going for a wedding in the middle of the week, and then stretched out the trip to do our own thing on the weekend. We wanted to explore the mountains a bit. I have an airbnb in the outskirts of Loveland, between Fort Collins and Boulder. I saw that RMNP is doing a reservation system, so I already have one day booked there. I see there are several smaller mountains around Drake, and we've done some research on the Horsetooth area that a friend recommended.

I'm thinking about doing a hike and proposing that way. My ideal spot is somewhere serene and beautiful with a really nice view, but hopefully with some privacy and not a ton of people around (maybe even none?). I know the combo of "beautiful spot" and "no crowds" is difficult, but that's what I'm going for. Does anyone have ideas for spots like these around the Drake or Estes Park area, or in RMNP itself? I've considered trying to find a photographer or a friendly hiker to capture the moment, but this may not be a possibility and I definitely don't want it to be staged. Really looking for a natural beautiful moment.

Thanks in advance!

http://www.rockymountainhikingtrails.com/sky-pond.htm

More of a difficult hike, but a good chance there will be few or no other people at the top!

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« Reply #87 on: July 14, 2020, 08:33:52 PM »
I can't believe that there isn't a popular Denver or Boulder or Fort Collins thread like this (espy considering the location of MMMHQ), so I'm gonna try it here. I didn't want to make a whole new thread due to the specificity of what I'm asking, so here goes...

I am thinking about popping the ? to my gf on a trip to the Fort Collins and RMNP area in a couple weeks. We are going for a wedding in the middle of the week, and then stretched out the trip to do our own thing on the weekend. We wanted to explore the mountains a bit. I have an airbnb in the outskirts of Loveland, between Fort Collins and Boulder. I saw that RMNP is doing a reservation system, so I already have one day booked there. I see there are several smaller mountains around Drake, and we've done some research on the Horsetooth area that a friend recommended.

I'm thinking about doing a hike and proposing that way. My ideal spot is somewhere serene and beautiful with a really nice view, but hopefully with some privacy and not a ton of people around (maybe even none?). I know the combo of "beautiful spot" and "no crowds" is difficult, but that's what I'm going for. Does anyone have ideas for spots like these around the Drake or Estes Park area, or in RMNP itself? I've considered trying to find a photographer or a friendly hiker to capture the moment, but this may not be a possibility and I definitely don't want it to be staged. Really looking for a natural beautiful moment.

Thanks in advance!
You can enter RMNP before 6AM without a reservation and starting at 5-6AM is recommended if you want to avoid crowds. If you go early, you can avoid most people even on popular routes (and Sky Pond mentioned above is out of the Bear Lake area which is more crowded than Disneyland at mid-day). My suggestions, in increasing order of difficulty:

Gem Lake (Lumpy Ridge TH; you do not have to enter RMNP to access--one of those weird lakes that are near the top of a mountain)
Deer Mountain (have to sneak in before 6AM w/o park reservation; great view of the continental divide once on the peak [below treeline])
Crosier Mountain -- 3 possible starting points, including Garden Gate TH (longest but most scenic route starting just 2 miles out of Drake); the easiest is from Glen Haven further up Devil's Gulch road. Not an alpine peak but has good views and is not too crowded
Twin Sisters (no RMNP entrance needed; go for the eastern peak which is the higher than the western one and almost never has anyone on it. Great view of Meeker/Longs/Mt Lady Washington)
Ypsilon Peak (Chapin TH; tiny parking area most of the way up Old Fall River Road in RMNP so arrive before sunrise) -- very popular but almost all above treeline and you can hit 3 peaks (2 >13k feet) in a few hours or just go straight for Ypsilon
Signal and/or South Signal Mountain (Dunraven TH, not in RMNP); you're probably not going to see anyone all day; summit pokes a bit above treeline with a good view of the higher peaks of RMNP and some weird black & white rocks on South Signal. The best shortest on-trail hike for solitude in the area, I think, though it's unrelentingly steep and only scenic towards the end of a 6 mile ascent

I would have recommended Chasm Lake out of the Longs Peak TH but that gets crazy as soon as the Keyhole route is snow-free (TH parking full by 3AM...). Sunrise at Chasm would be perfect if you would just wait until after the summer route died down on Longs!

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Re: Colorado Springs - Ongoing Meetups and Adventures
« Reply #88 on: July 15, 2020, 10:59:51 AM »
Thanks to both of you. I think Sky Pond is a little out of range for us. We're a little outdoorsy, but I think something in the easy/moderate range and length would be a better fit. Here's an example of something intriguing I found. I like that it's under the radar and people said it was pretty empty. Short, but uphill and only a little challenging at the end.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/palisade-mountain

I do have a reservation for RMNP on a Sunday, 10-12 was the earliest I could get. I don't think getting there before 6 is a remote possibility. As for the others, after looking them up...
Gem Lake: I like this one, only downside is it's a little busier than I would like for this situation.
Deer Lake: Real possibility, the difficulty and length is right about what I was thinking and hopefully it would be quiet.
Thanks for the other suggestions, but the rest were a little longer/difficult and/or more busy than I'd like. I'm really looking for some peace and quiet at the top for the right moment.