Lost Dog
From Farwell, we boondocked over to the Lost Dog area and the edge of the Wilderness. We climbed to the top of the ridge marking the Wilderness boundary in two different spots so we could look at the amazing mountains (like Big Agnes Mountain, elevation 12,059) and lakes (such as Mica Lake) in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness. Both climbs to the ridge were steep and we'd definitely recommend you go with someone who knows the area.
Over near the Lost Dog area is where a forest fire went through years ago so the riding today is wide open and lots of fun for boondocking. Because there are so few trees to shade the snow in the area, the snow was a little more beaten down by the sun, but it was still mostly untracked and great for riding.
Just like the previous day, we were running on fumes by the time we got back to the truck. Another good day on the snow.
There really are places where you can have heaven on earth. Put northern Routt County in that category.