SOTA Activation: W0/FR-082 (Triangle Mt.) N Colorado

Activating Triangle Mountain in N Colorado for Summits On The Air (SOTA).

Triangle Mountain (WØ/FR-Ø82) is part of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains and within a one hour drive from my home QTH.

The summit is located within the Roosevelt National Forest and ranked 147th tallest peak in Larimer County. There is no established trail that goes all the way to the top (so don't look for one on a map), but it seems to be climbed regularly by visitors from nearby Estes Park (a popular gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park [RMNP]). A clearly visible trail goes about about half-way up the mountain, before it fades out. Be prepared to use your map and compass. I certainly needed my navigation equipment on my way down. There are some steep cliffs on the south-west side of the summit which you should definitely avoid. The summit provides some very scenic views into the nearby Mummy Range and some impressive 14ers in the heart of the Rockies.

Goto http://wp.me/p1XRZT-5y for the complete trip-report.

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[aka572]

So much beauty and so few views.

The word needs to get out.

Thanks for sharing. 73

[k0mos]

@aka572 Thanks for your comment, 73

[jturning]

Fun video. Gives a neat feel of the area seeing some of the road in, trail and summit. That curvy road with the bicyclists looked like fun to motorcycle too....Jason - N6WBL

[k0mos]

@jturning Hi Jason, we see a lot of motorcycle in summer... it is fun cruising through the canyons and we have hardly any rain - perfect for bikers. - thanks for your comment.

[VA2SG]

Great stuff. Keep em coming. You got the best place for SOTA in NA..

[k0mos]

@VA2SG No kidding - thanks for the comment Jean-Pierre

[VA2SG]

@k0mos We do have such mountains here.. ;-)

[k0mos]

@Radiowave440 No, I did not had a chance to do that. Thanks for your comment.

[k0mos]

@GWOVMR I guess all is relative... thanks for you comment

[Radiowave440]

Very Nice,.. have you Been On a hike with Steve WG0AT,..

[GWOVMR]

My god your roads are empty! nice video, thank you

[goathiker]

Nice video Matt! I like the use of the GoogleEarth clips they add a nice perspective to your story. Good work! ...Peanut