SOTA Activation: W0/FR-058 (Emerald Mtn.) N Colorado (Summits on the Air)

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

I got up at 6:00 AM this morning, facing a moderate 18 degrees F (approx. -8C) and clear skies outside -- just a sliver of the moon and clouds over Longs Peak towards the west. A winter storm warning was issued for later in the day, but I thought I had enough time to activate WØ/FR-Ø58 (Emerald Mountain). The dogs were not too excited to go for a walk in the dark and at these freezing temperatures -- but I guess they were relieved that they did not have to join me on the mountain.
The drive up through Thomson Canyon followed the frozen river all the way up to Estes Park. Entering Estes Park through US34 always presents a perfect overview of the surrounding mountains. Even though I was still driving under clear skies, clouds were settling in the mountains in every direction -- guess the weather forecast had not lying.

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

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[k0mos]

Hi Fred, thanks for listening. I doubt however, that my 5W signal will make it all the way to Germany this time of the year. 73 and thanks for your comment.

[armyfister1979]

Matt, Continuing to chase you from Texas. Hope to catch you soon.

R/

Colt / K5RTO

[k0mos]

@armyfister1979 Thanks for chasing me Colt. I probably have to do a 40m activation to get to TX. One of these days I will try...

[goathiker]

Nice, Matt! ...73, Peanut

[k0mos]

@goathiker Thanks Peanut...

[w0dpd]

Matt, Great video in one of my favorite playgrounds. Keep them coming, the closing song really describes RMNP!

Paul W0DPD

[k0mos]

@w0dpd Thanks Paul... maybe I can catch you on 2m one of these days...

[DL9MDI]

Hello Matt. You are optimally motivated, as we can see in your video.

Sorry! I was waiting for your signal but I could not hear you here at the Austrian border. 73 de Fred

[JTaylor801]

Another great video.

[armyfister1979]

@k0mos Excellent. Merry Christmas! Heard you on Deer Mountain so, you ARE getting out - I don't run a beam. Keep up the good work!