What's the mosquito situation at Capitol peak?
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CJSeligman
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What's the mosquito situation at Capitol peak?
I'm doing Capitol Peak for the first time this weekend. If the mosquitos are anywhere near as bad as Mt of the Holy Cross, I want to be prepared. Does anyone know what I am getting into?
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justiner
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Re: What's the mosquito situation at Capitol peak?
I would treat your clothes with this:
https://www.rei.com/product/751264/sawy ... pray-12-oz
and get one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Summit-Mosqu ... B003F5WGNG
https://www.rei.com/product/751264/sawy ... pray-12-oz
and get one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Summit-Mosqu ... B003F5WGNG
Long May You Range! Purveyors of fine bespoke adventures
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qswinson
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Re: What's the mosquito situation at Capitol peak?
I hiked Capital Gulch trail on Sunday. The wooded sections of the trail were pretty miserable because of mosquitos if you were standing still or near water. I had lightly done bug spray on exposed skin and parts of my clothes. All of the bites I'm currently scratching were through the un-sprayed clothing. You will not regret any precautions you take before hand to prevent bites!
