December 13, 2004
Made an overnight trip to Fairplay and Jefferson yesterday and early this morning checked for elk at some of the ranches around Jefferson, did not see any elk at the usual places, maybe, just maybe, the elk might have returned to the foothills. Did not go back into the hunting area, as it looked like there might be somewhat more snow than in South Park. In the past few days they have had high winds and I suspect the drifts could be pretty high on FR 56 (especially in that one shaded area), although, the Christmas tree cutters and dogsled operators may have it pretty well open by now. Highways, 285/24 and 9, were clear and dry, did not use SH77. The early morning temperature was 8 above in Fairplay. Was hopeful the five bulls with the well developed racks we had seen during the L1 season might still be loafing south of the Columbine Ranch. No photos this trip.
Stayed at The Western Inn Motel and RV Park on Hwy 285 in Fairplay just east of the Hwy 9 intersection (stop light). Toll free 877 306-3037 or 719 836-2026. A nice clean facility, I had a room with microwave, coffee pot, refrigerator and 4 burner stove with oven. Good rates too.
http://thewesterninn.com/index.html
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