They always say, just wait five minutes for the weather to change. It
was one of those days today, but, even more dramatic was the weather
change from yesterday to today. Saturday brought Colorado blue sky and
70's F temperatures. It sure felt like summer, but when you looked
around, the changing colors hinted that fall was on it's way.
Today, rain and 40's F. I planned on going on a BIG MUni ride today,
but due to the weather, mostly the mud on the singletrack that the
weather created, I opted for a shorter, MUni ride with rideable
conditions due to the rock on the road. This one is easy, as the access
is right out my front door. Paco, my uni buddy, and I headed up
Highlands ski area. The rain was coming down softly, and the fog was
dense. The changing aspen tree's could be seen glowing through the fog.
The road is steep, but mostly rideable, I had my GB4 29er and some of
the pitches are just to steep to ride, so I walk.
I make it to midway on the mountain, around 10,000' elevation, where
Paco and I take a break before the fun spin back down the mountain. The
rain is letting up and the sky is getting brighter. Fall colors begin
to sparkle in the sunshine that is peeking through the dark clouds.Low
clouds hover in the valley below with the mountains standing tall
above. I find myself stopping allot to take pictures, the scenery was
just to spectacular not to. So, here are some pictures from Aspen
Highlands ski area, and the surroundings mountains, enjoy them. Get out
and ride.
8 miles, 2400' vertical, 4.8 mph average speed
First pic is about 1/2 up my ride, but only 1/4 way up mountain
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