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Taking a Breather at Leadville

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November 21st 2006
Tuesday, November 21, 2006 Leadville We arrived in Leadville a couple days ago and it has been nice to have the luxuries of showers, heat, bunks, and meals that I don't have to carry or cook. I definitely felt the altitude when I arrived, but I am acclimating fast. This morning we went for a fast-paced hike in order to get the heart rate up and aid in acclimatization. I felt stronger than ever, w ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more