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Finding a better way around a landslide on the Colorado Trail
Our planned path was blocked by a fresh landslide near Twin Lakes. Some folks said to backtrack miles, others argued for climbing over the debris. I used a satellite image on my phone to spot a game trail that looped around safely. What's your move when the main route gets taken out?
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lopez.faith4h ago
That's a smart way to handle it, using what you have. An old guidebook I read always said to look for animal paths when you're stuck. Your satellite map trick is just the modern version of that same good advice.
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dylanr511h ago
Funny how often the easiest way forward is just off to the side if you look. I mean, I get stuck on the main plan all the time, whether it's a traffic jam or a messed up schedule. Stepping back for a second with a different view, like your satellite pic, usually shows you the path that was there the whole time.
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