The morning started with a hard rain. We got the fire started after the rain went through and started drying the gear out. We shared the cooking between the 3 parties on the trip so we each were given time off from meal prep. The morning fire was wonderful and the skies clear with Colorado…
Monthly Archives: August 2009
Trip Reports
9 in 2009 – Colorado High Pass Tour – Day 1
by tomas •
Our morning started in Colorado Springs with a leisurely departure. We were on the road heading west by mid-morning. Today’s goal was to crest Old Monarch Pass and set camp near the Alpine Tunnel. We stopped at the Coyote Cantina in Johnson Village for lunch. Coyote Cantina can always be counted on for good Mexican…
Trip Reports
3 FJs, 6 People and 9 passes – 9 in 2009 summer adventure
by tomas •
For our 2009 summer adventure we decided to complete a 9 pass tour of the central Colorado Rockies. The trip consisted of 3 FJs 6 people and the 9 passes. Our goal was to take a circuitous route through the Rockies crossing the Continental Divide 4 times as we crested; Old Monarch Pass, Tomichi Pass,…