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The first time I EVER went backpacking, I carried a sterno stove..then I went to a propane canister stove. THEN I went to a "real" backpacking stove (Whisperlite). Now I use recycled drink cans in one form or another.

About the same, I am afraid. I think the local Wally World (next to where I work in Broomfield, CO) may have it less expensive, though.

I really need to pick up some denatured alcohol. A lot less $$$$.

Cool photo! Thanks for sharing.

Heh...mayybe I should paint it earth toned? :) I've been using HEET out of laziness (easy to pick up at a gas station while filling up; don't have to walk into a hardware store) I really have not noticed my pot blackening. Then again..if you look at my previous posts, aesthetics of my pot are not a ...

I've been using this stove now for the past three trips, and hope to use it again this weekend. Initially, I thought "hmm..seems kinda heavy", then I thumped myself on the head and thought "But, no pot stand is needed". Anyway, I've been pleased with this stove; I find letting the fuel burn a little...

I live at 5400', and the lake is at 12000'. But, I play at 10k+ almost every weekend during the summer. Luckily, I have adjusted pretty well to elevation. For most people, staying a day or two at Denver before going to the high country helps immensely As for fish, none that I know of in that lake, b...

Campfires are definitely a good fireworks replacement...and so is this view.



Lower Tuhare Lake at just over 12k ft.

Welcome to our little neck of cyberspace.

Hope your stay is enjoyable!

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

I (along with others) was able to backpack in the Holy Cross Wilderness with a good friend I have not seen in 6 mos. (He moved to Virginia..).

No fireworks, but we did have a campfire!

>>bet you got a chuckle out of them, Mags.


That I did! I just smile and nodded.