Francois,

I am in the mountains directly west of Colorado Springs, near Pike's Peak. On Saturday, we climbed Mt. Arthur, and I hope my pictures turn out well. I am flying back to Montana this evening, and I should have a pair of posts in the queue right after that. I think my conversations over the past few days with my host will spark some discussion here.

I second Francois' post re data on certain subjects.
My brother has relatives in Chipita Park and I love hiking around Green Mountain Falls.  Were you close to this location?
My host says we are about 10 miles from those locations as the crow flies.
Beautiful country...enjoy!!