This Man Plans to Tie Record on Colorado's 'Craziest Hike'

This Colorado man is right on the edge of completing an amazing feat. If he pulls it off, he'll be only the third person to accomplish this.

Are you familiar with Colorado's Manitou Incline? Let me tell you, it's a thigh burner. It's a monster. Well, the gentlemen above is about to tie a record.

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He's Made This Colorado Climb How Many Times?

Meet Christl. He climbs Manitou Incline frequently. As a matter of fact, at the time of this image, he was making his 849th trip up the incline so far this year.

What's His Goal for 2021?

Christl has a goal in mind for the year. If all goes according to plan, he will climb Manitou Incline a total of 1,000 times in 2021.

It's Been Done Before

If Christl can pull this off, climbing Manitou Incline 1,000 times in a single year, he'll be only the third person to ever accomplish this amazing task.

Special Technique When Descending Colorado's Manitou Incline

Word on the street is Christl is a super-nice guy and likes to chit-chat. Somehow I've never encountered him when hiking the Incline. How do I know I've never seen him? Well, from what I hear, he likes to walk back down the Incline.

If you run into Christl be sure to cheer him on. I climb Manitou Incline once per year, always on my birthday, and let me tell you, it's a killer. In my mind, conquering this mountain once a year is an achievement. The thought of climbing it two to three times per day is inconceivable.

LOCAL HIKE: Grand Junction's Ribbon Trail Offers Views for Days

For those that want to see some great scenery but don't want to work for it, the Ribbon Trail is the perfect destination hike for non-hikers.

The Ribbon Trail Hike itself is about 7 miles in length and quite strenuous. But, the first part of the trail from the upper trailhead to Ribbon Rock is not difficult at all. The hike is about 1/4 mile and takes you to some pretty incredible scenery in western Colorado.

Western Colorado Winters From Years Past - Bob Grant Photos

Here's a short gallery of Robert Grant photos showcasing Grand Junction and Western Colorado winters. They sure are fun. Then again, sometimes the snow and cold temperatures result in trouble.

FLASHBACK: Beauty Pageant Contestants of Western Colorado

Behold Western Colorado's "Miss Atomic Energy" and her attendants, plopped down on a filthy pile of highly toxic uranium ore. Take a trip back in time to Grand Junction of the past with these Bob Grant photos of local beauty queens and pageant contestants.

You're Never Far Away From a Snow Tubing Hill In Colorado

Snow tubing is a great winter sport because it is so much fun and it's something that families can do together. Another cool thing about tubing is the fact you don't need to buy a bunch of expensive and special gear you're only going to use one time.

Here is a look at some of the snow tubing options you'll find throughout Colorado this winter. Hopefully, you can enjoy some great Colorado fun in the snow.

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