Hi, I'm a Mississippi feller heading out west for my first time to do some backpacking and hammock camping in Colorado. I will first be in Morrison, Co. then i will be heading out from there for the backpacking. I am willing to drive a few hours to get to some good places but have no idea where to start looking considering I have no idea what the hammock camping is like out yonder. I would love to do some back country backpacking but will settle for day hikes if I have to, but I wont be getting a hotel room so I have to camp. Also, I will be starting my backpacking/hiking/camping adventure on the 4th of July (not the trail but the date) and need to be heading home on the 6th. I may be wrong but i feel that at this point i may be a little behind on getting a permit if it is required so I may need to look into going somewhere that doesn't require a permit. In this adventure I would love to cross the Continental Divide on foot, do some above treeline hiking, and maybe see one of those awesome lakes backed by snow capped mountains that you always see pictures of in adventure magazines. I am in good shape but have never hiked above 3,000 ft. so that may also be a concern, but I do know when to turn around and head back down so I will give any climb shot... I ain't scared. I would really appreciate any insight that anyone may have towards my finding my epic first time out west backpacking adventure. Thanks!
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