Whos been to the mountains? *PICS*

ImpulseTaco · 15-09-2005, 07:55 AM

So this summer I went and spent some time in Colorado, up in the mountains, doing some 4x4ing. <I realize this isn't a 4x4 related site, but everyone loves pictures>

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I think this old mining stuff looks so cool.

Stopped on the side of the road and took pictures of this valley. These pictures don't do the scenery any justice. You have no idea of the depth unless you've been there.

Snow in the middle of August? The weather here was awesome. It felt like about 35-38 degrees (F) up there. The snow stays in parts year round. It never gets warm enough for long enough to completely melt it.

And it only gets colder as you go to the top. Started feeling weird around 13,000 feet. The thinness of the air really gets to you. Its kinda like a drug. I WANT MORE!!!!!

The way we just came. If you look where the road bends you can see little square looking things. Those are other vehicles. They're full sized, so you can sort of get an idea of the distance.

Another shot of the top of the pass. This is whats out infront of my truck in the 2nd previous shot.

This is the way down. You can see another vehicle in the switchback. It will be nice to work my way down into some real air. Being up in the altitude for too long and I think I might pass out.

Near the end of the trail, this tunnel was just too gorgeous of a shot to pass up.

Sourbastard · 15-09-2005, 09:19 AM

Some nice pics there, reminds me of Banff.

Donut Queen · 15-09-2005, 09:23 AM

Mmmmm cold mountains, one of my favourite things. Never been anywhere exciting but I'd love to head to some of the mountainous regions of North America.

Mrs347stroker · 15-09-2005, 10:23 AM

This is a photo of me Bungy Jumping in Queenstown NZ a few years back. The bungy cage was hanging between two mountains. It was the scarriest thing I have ever done. I had the best views of mountains up there while it took me 10mins to get the guts to jump.

(This is the first time I have attached a photo so I hope it works).

ImpulseTaco · 15-09-2005, 01:42 PM

your definately a braver soul than I am. I have no wish to take a jump. Its like skydivers in my mind. I mean, why jump out of a perfectly good airplane?

BJ · 15-09-2005, 02:04 PM

You lucky bars!@d how good is it over there. I have been to Canada years ago and had a bloody ball almost didnt come back, bloody green cards.

Aussie Falcon · 15-09-2005, 02:16 PM

Great photos, I've been to Cortez and Mese Verde in Colorado it's an amazing place to drive through.

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rodderz · 15-09-2005, 05:27 PM

Great pics... the last few weeks I've been hooked on google earth travelling everywhere, and there are parts of the USA that I'de love to go to- California, Wyoming, Colorado to name a few

ImpulseTaco · 16-09-2005, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussie Falcon

Great photos, I've been to Cortez and Mese Verde in Colorado it's an amazing place to drive through.

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The Ghila (prounounced hee-la) cliff dwellings. I went and toured those with my family when I was younger. It was awesome. I agree, Mesa Verde is an gorgeous place. The roads are awesome, winding along the sides of mountains, just as long as your careful not to burn the brakes going downhill. (Dad did that on our vacation)