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kbutler1 · 29 July 2013, 11:46 PM

In early July, myself and 10 others went on a little journey in Colorado. Started in Durango where we caught a scenic railway that dropped us off at the Neddleton trailhead where we hiked in 6 miles to set up camp. Along the way we gained 3,000 ft to put us at about 11,000 ft above sealevel. Plan was to hit 4 of the 14,000 ft peaks in the area; Windom, Sunlight, Eolus, and North Eolus. Here is a shot of the Explorer II on top of Windom. I bypassed Sunlight as my girlfriend did not have the best time coming down off of Windom. Eolus mountain posed its own challenges and I made it to about 13, 500 ft before calling that far enough to me.

Had a great time and was happy to have the Rolex with me along the way!

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Latrodectus · 29 July 2013, 11:50 PM

That is a great experience with your explorer! ;) ;) ;)

kilyung · 29 July 2013, 11:51 PM

Nice! Only about 53 more 14Ks in CO to go.

kbutler1 · 30 July 2013, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Nice! Only about 53 more 14Ks in CO to go.

Yeah, no kidding right?!

Gerardus · 30 July 2013, 12:44 AM

Super!

porschedude · 30 July 2013, 01:46 AM

Awesome!

mtb · 30 July 2013, 01:53 AM

This is really nice!

I only managed to explore some stewardess..

themast · 30 July 2013, 02:08 AM

Well done! Did you ever had to use the watch as a compass?

kbutler1 · 30 July 2013, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by themast

Well done! Did you ever had to use the watch as a compass?

No, never had to use it for that. We had pretty detailed maps and being around the holidy we weren't the only ones there.

joejoe1225 · 30 July 2013, 03:52 AM

Very Cool!!!

eric23 · 30 July 2013, 03:53 AM

Nice! Great Photos!

samsmart · 30 July 2013, 04:04 AM

Very Cool.

watchwatcher · 30 July 2013, 04:11 AM

So cool seeing the watch in its natural habitat. Thanks for posting.

cop414 · 30 July 2013, 04:13 AM

Fantastic, looks like you had a great time!

rolley7 · 30 July 2013, 06:17 AM

If you own an Explorer....then by all means explore!

Billywiz · 30 July 2013, 06:55 AM

Cool..

mike · 30 July 2013, 09:30 AM

Nice! Get the watch out where it's supposed to be.

benlee · 30 July 2013, 10:11 AM

That's Cool!

sea-dweller · 30 July 2013, 10:46 AM

Great photo!

Trouble15 · 30 July 2013, 11:05 AM

Nice shots!

rolex75216 · 30 July 2013, 11:16 AM

It doesn't get any better than that! Great photos, thanks for sharing!

gmtm2 · 30 July 2013, 05:15 PM

wow! an explorer in its natural habitat

77T · 30 July 2013, 08:31 PM

Great story, thanks for sharing

Had my old Expl.II up/down segments of the AT but nothing like 14K' of course - -

Did the Neal's Gap-Blood Mtn. segment - about 2 miles and +1300' in an hour. Actually coming down was more treacherous than going up.

29 July 2013, 11:46 PM	#1
kbutler1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Colorado Watch: This one Posts: 633	Explorer II our exploring! In early July, myself and 10 others went on a little journey in Colorado. Started in Durango where we caught a scenic railway that dropped us off at the Neddleton trailhead where we hiked in 6 miles to set up camp. Along the way we gained 3,000 ft to put us at about 11,000 ft above sealevel. Plan was to hit 4 of the 14,000 ft peaks in the area; Windom, Sunlight, Eolus, and North Eolus. Here is a shot of the Explorer II on top of Windom. I bypassed Sunlight as my girlfriend did not have the best time coming down off of Windom. Eolus mountain posed its own challenges and I made it to about 13, 500 ft before calling that far enough to me. Had a great time and was happy to have the Rolex with me along the way! [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

29 July 2013, 11:50 PM	#2
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	That is a great experience with your explorer! ;) ;) ;) __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

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30 July 2013, 03:52 AM	#10
joejoe1225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 1,928	Very Cool!!! __________________

30 July 2013, 04:13 AM	#14
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	Fantastic, looks like you had a great time! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

29 July 2013, 11:51 PM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Nice! Only about 53 more 14Ks in CO to go.

30 July 2013, 01:46 AM	#6
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	Awesome!

30 July 2013, 01:53 AM	#7
mtb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Singapore Watch: Sky/Sea/Land Posts: 681	This is really nice! I only managed to explore some stewardess..

30 July 2013, 02:08 AM	#8
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	Well done! Did you ever had to use the watch as a compass?

30 July 2013, 03:53 AM	#11
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Nice! Great Photos!

30 July 2013, 04:04 AM	#12
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	Very Cool.

30 July 2013, 04:11 AM	#13
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	So cool seeing the watch in its natural habitat. Thanks for posting.

30 July 2013, 06:17 AM	#15
rolley7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: Lone Star State Watch: the eastern sky Posts: 175	If you own an Explorer....then by all means explore!

30 July 2013, 06:55 AM	#16
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Cool..

30 July 2013, 09:30 AM	#17
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Nice! Get the watch out where it's supposed to be.

30 July 2013, 10:11 AM	#18
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	That's Cool!

30 July 2013, 10:46 AM	#19
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Great photo!

30 July 2013, 11:05 AM	#20
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	Nice shots!

30 July 2013, 11:16 AM	#21
rolex75216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 2,008	It doesn't get any better than that! Great photos, thanks for sharing!

30 July 2013, 05:15 PM	#22
gmtm2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 1,419	wow! an explorer in its natural habitat __________________ forever rolex

30 July 2013, 08:31 PM	#23
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Great story, thanks for sharing Had my old Expl.II up/down segments of the AT but nothing like 14K' of course - - Did the Neal's Gap-Blood Mtn. segment - about 2 miles and +1300' in an hour. Actually coming down was more treacherous than going up. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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