The incredible beauty of these mountains filled me with awe and wonder. These mountains have been here for 70 million years. I realized that I was a just a mere blip in time compared to the timelessness of these mountains. Understanding my existence was just a brief moment in geological time humbled me. I felt…
Dr. Zeus Climbs Independence Pass
After leaving Leadville Gary and I decided to drive to Aspen via Independence Pass, a spur of the moment decision based on thinking Aspen was close. Five hours later and making a full clockwise loop through central Colorado, we finally made our way back to Frisco. The drive up to Independence Pass was simply beautiful….
Ride ‘Em Cowboy
I rode the bull today, well I tried bull riding. The bull bucked me off in less than a minute. Gary and I drove to Leadville Colorado today and happened upon another Barbecue Challenge and this mechanical bull. I always wanted to ride a mechanical bull. I think the mechanical bull was there for kids,…
Hoosier Pass
More photos from the Hoosier Pass
Climb Every Mountain
I bicycled to the top of Hoosier Pass (11,539 ft) today. My mountain legs and lungs are finally kicking back in today after climbing three of the four mountain passes surrounding Frisco. I gained about 3,000 feet of elevation today. Once again I really struggled the last four miles, stopping twice per mile to get…