How's this for a room with a view!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Hoosier Pass summit
Crossing the Continental Divide at 11539ft. From the left: Leader Bob getting chilly while the cameras are passed around; Adam & Chris from Chicago; Ingo from Germany; Ron from Arizona who pushed his recumbent all the way up; and me.
Alma
Stopped at the village of Alma 10578ft. A double latte and blueberry muffin should get me up the next 1000ft.!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
To Fairplay, CO.
It was pleasant cruising though the lush pastures in the valley of Colorado's South Park with snow capped mountains to the left. That was till that thunderstorm on the left caught up with me and brought a strong headwind with it. That made for a tough last 10 miles but a hot shower and motel room were the reward after a long day.
Current Creek Pass summit
Here I am, glad to be at the summit. Unfortunately the awesome view of the snow capped mountains isn't clear against the clouds.
Current Creek Hostel
This was the only place to fill our water bottles in the remote alpine valley that the pass follows.
Current Creek Pass
On the way up there were a couple short downhills but the elevation was quickly regained and the steady climb continued.
Royal Gorge to Fairplay
We were on the road by 6am this morning for a big day in the mountains. 66 miles with 6700ft climbing. This is looking toward the start of the 26 mile long Current Creek Pass.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Wetmore, CO.
The Wetmore General Store. Cool looking place that's been there since 1879. Unfortunately it's closed Mon, Tues & Wed and we came through town on Wed.
To Wetmore
The road turned to the right up ahead and climbed for a mile, our first hill in a few weeks!
Pueblo, CO.
West out of Pueblo the landscape changes dramaticaly. From arid eroded valley to dry plain to lush valley at Wetmore.
Monday, June 22, 2009
To Pueblo, CO
On our way to Pueblo for a layover day we stopped in Boone to eat our peanut butter and jam sandwiches.
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