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FTMorando t1_iuvyejn wrote

Uncompahgre National Forest! I have a picture I took in just about the exact same spot. Hope you checked out the Blue Lakes hike

https://imgur.com/a/63JOf0f

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remyron OP t1_iuwqzk9 wrote

I did! Gorgeous hike but man, did it make me realize I need to do more cardio

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FTMorando t1_iuxs958 wrote

Yeah the first 3 miles up to the lower lake is very intense

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sweetplantveal t1_iuwagh7 wrote

Tbh I’m at the point where I want everyone who is traveling based on earth porn and insta to be concentrated in Aspen and not tell anyone where anything else is. So hard to have a pleasant time free from jerks and crowds.

I’m not at the point of asking people to take shit down but I’ve had the thought.

Related - I would love to move to Ridgway but don’t think I could afford it without some lucrative tech job I do remotely.

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FTMorando t1_iuwg6gd wrote

I mean this isn’t exactly a secretive location. Where this photo was taken is on the way to one of the top listed trails in Ridgway. There was probably a dozen or more photographers set up in the exact same spot when OP took this pic.

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sweetplantveal t1_iuwgv60 wrote

Ridgway, Utah you say? 😉

I feel you, it’s not like you did something crazy. But maybe the sentiment is relatable, dealing with places you love getting internet famous?

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saltgirl61 t1_iux54sf wrote

Please, never go to Big Bend National Park. Nothing but cactus and rocks.... don't go, spread the word....

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chumpbrumpis t1_iuxffx5 wrote

This area is public land. We can’t gatekeep it. Go higher, further and deeper if you want peace. There is still plenty.

Everyone deserves to see the things you have.

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