Imogene Pass

Before we left Durango, we did another 4WD with Max. This time we drove to Ouray to begin.

The aspens over Red Mountain Pass going into Ouray were out of this world.

The cute little town of Ouray.

This town also has a large hot springs pool.

From there we started up to Imogene Pass. Once again there were lots of old mines and mills that look like they should be falling off the mountain.

The Camp Bird Mine is down below, and is still active.

We saw wildlife -

And rusty stuff! (Yes, this is the road...)

And more wildlife, this time a cute little marmot.

By the time we got close to the pass, the weather was deteriorating rapidly, and we were in the clouds.

The top of the pass is on the left. It's the second highest drivable pass in Colorado, at 13,114 feet.

Hmmmm.... I wonder who lives here?

Looking down the other side.

Another fixer-upper.

Alot of the road was switchbacks on narrow ledges. This wasn't the worst, but I was too busy holding on then.

Another mine - I've given up remembering the names.

Coming into Telluride, you go by Bridal Veil Falls, with the powerhouse on top.

Another cute little town - Telluride - where we stopped and had a late lunch. Wow, another great trip!