A landscape photographer's tour

Keith's travels in the Colorado Rockies - September-October 2008

Gunnison to Crested Butte and back via Ohio Pass

Up over one of the mountain passes that was closed when I was last here.

Crested Butte in the distance

and the view in 2006 (much colder)

Crested Butte

A local attorney and property shop.

A large delivery of tea is underway from Xing Tea

Off up towards Kebler Pass.

Last time I was here (2006), this was as far as I could get, because of the snow.

No problem this time. The road carries on towards the McClure pass area, where we were at, the other day

We turned off towards Ohio Pass (also closed when I was here about 4 years ago)

This is the view back towards Gunnison as you cross the pass.

As you'd expect, lots of trees

yes, lots of them...

A really nice day to spend in the mountains

This is the road ahead

And another view

A popular pass-time, at least the marks will last for years...

The mountain below is entirely natural, it's called Castle Mountain - looks just like some ruins.

A distinctly LOTR look according to Karen :-)

Of course you don't have to drive miles up a mountain pass - you could always cycle it ;-)

Back in Gunnison we went out for some food, noticing that the flag had been lowered at the liquor store

This from last time - note the USMC flag. Karen wondered if there was any ceremony at sunset?

Motels often have notices up to entice passing visitors... ??

And the Sonic is deserted

Tomorrow - further East

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