Rocky Mountain High

Mike posted these pictures, and many many more, to his flickr acct so I was able to pull out a few to give you a peek at what the guys were up to last week. This was an event put on by a Denver jeeping group and national sponsors and about 300 jeeps or sturdy 4 wheel drive vehicles and about 800 persons attended this in an area near Leadville Colorado. Leadville

is the highest incorporated city in the US and boasts the highest golf course. It sits at 10,430 ft and back in its heyday during the silver mining boom, it had a population of over 30,000. Today, it is a quaint , seen better days, type of place but headquarters for exploring the beautiful mountain areas and camping.

Despite being in the minority, Lizzie held her own among the guys and became the videographer and photographer on the trails.

Here are Paul and Alex in downtown Leadville. In the background is the Golden Burro cafe, a favorite stopping point on our trips over the pass many years ago. They had huge, warm, fresh cinnamon rolls.
Camping was not entirely rustic. Mike originally planned on using the tent but with Paul going, they opted for more style. And they weren't alone. There were many many RV's dry camping as well.

Helping someone over a rough spot.
The area is dotted with the remnants of mining buildings. I remember that some of the more remote areas had entire towns still standing but very vacant and ghostly.

And you thought your roads were bad !

And why not try the stream ...........

Getting started on the day's run.....

They all arrived home in one piece, including the Jeep. I suspect there will be some interest in next year's event.

At over 11,000 feet on the Continental Divide. Mike, P, and Alex.