On the evening of Day 2, 2000 miles from home I usually arrive at Veedewoo CG in WY. The next day, at least in the summer months I tend to do a acclimitization hike of Medicine Bow Pk. Getting to 12k is a good way to get started and has always server me well. Sometimes I do the full loop from Mirror Lake, sometimes the shorter 5 mile out and back from the front side.