Sapphire Point Overlook is between Dillon and Frisco on Swan Mountain Road 500 feet above the valleys below. Thunderstorms chased me off the overlook shortly after I arrived. The rain and thunderstorms are easily visible in the photos. I will go back up there another time in sunny weather for better photographs. Thunderstorms do provide…
Author: Rob Spera
Independence Pass
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