9 in 2009 – Colorado High Passes Tour – Day 7

Day seven of our high pass tour brought an alternate route into play. Because Pearl Pass was closed we planned on heading to Glenwood Springs via  Kebler and McClure passes.  With plans to eat breakfast in Crested Butte we got our packing done and headed out.

The Four FJ's in Crested Butte

Once in Crested Butte we parked in the main lot at the east end of town and walked downtown for a great breakfast at McGills. Once fueled up we were on our way over Kebler. One of the largest aspen groves in the world is on Keblar pass and it makes for a beautiful drive. The road was in great condition with very little washboard.

We rolled into the Glenwood Hot Springs at about 2:00 p.m.. Time to enjoy a soak and get cleaned up.  The slide is a hoot, LJ and I went down it together and had a blast.

Once cleaned up, it was on the road again. We stopped in Carbondale for Mexican food then on to find a camp site.

We drove through Basalt and up the Frying Pan River to Rudi Reservoir.  A nice camp site was found at Little Mattie Campground.  We had to rush our setup to beat the evening rain storm.

 Day 7 Google Earth KML File

Day 8

tomas

Tomas has lived in Colorado since age 5. Having grown up on the Western Slope of Colorado lots of time was spent in the Desert Southwest. Tomas' father introduced him to the love of 4 wheeling at an early age in the high mountains around Aspen, Colorado. While an avid Mountain Biker, Tomas and his Family enjoy adventures in the mountains and desert in the remote locations that can only be reached by 4wd. Day hikes are always a must when on the family trips. While enjoying outdoor activities he wants to share his love as a certified 4wd trainer and ski instructor. Tomas also enjoys caving and cave exploration. Tomas currently resides in Colorado Springs. 

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