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California Zephyr - Glenwood Canyon

January 25, 2024

Glenwood Canyon

View from an eastbound Amtrak California Zephyr going into the Moffat Tunnel in Colorado. This video was taken from a roomette (you can see a temperature control in the window reflection).

Sound: Actual sound


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California Zephyr - Moffat Tunnel

January 24, 2024

Moffat Tunnel

View from an eastbound Amtrak California Zephyr going into the Moffat Tunnel in Colorado. This video was taken from a roomette (you can see a temperature control in the window reflection).


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California Zephyr - Colorado Canyons

January 4, 2024

Colorado Canyons

Views of the Colorado River in Gore and Byers Canyons from an eastbound Amtrak California Zephyr. Sorry about the haze and spots, Amtrak needs to clean their windows.

Music: Adventures in Adventureland by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<...
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Tasting Excellent Local Beer in Ridgeway, Colorado

December 17, 2017

View from Ridgeway

Ridgeway Has Some Nice Views of the Nearby San Juans

Colorado Boy Pub & Brewery in Ridgeway, Colorado has a couple of excellent beers and a great pub atmosphere. They also have Paninis and free popcorn.
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Biking on Easy Scenic Trails in Nederland

December 10, 2017

Mud Lake 2

Mud Lake

Mountain Biking on easy trails in the Mud Lake Open Space near Nederland, Colorado followed by hiking in Caribou Ranch Open Space.
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Tasting the Local Wine in Paonia, Colorado

December 3, 2017

Stone Cottage Cellars - Vineyards

The Vineyards at Stone Cottage Cellars

In the West Elk Wine Region of Colorado, by Paonia there are several small wineries. During this visit we talked with owners and sampled the wines.
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Mt. Sneffels (September 2009)

November 7, 2009

View When the Clouds Had Cleared

San Juans Trips 9-09 - View When the Clouds Had Cleared

Mt. Sneffels is third highest mountain in the San Juans, 14,150 ft. The hike up this Colorado 14er is short, but steep.
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San Juans Rest Day (September 2009)

October 31, 2009

Cascade Falls

San Juans Trips 9-09 - 57 Cascade Falls

Ouray and Ridgeway, Colorado! We visited a brewery or two, mountain scenery, found a great view of the town and a waterfall. Why was Mr. Grumpy Pants Brewery closed?
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Holy Cross Backpacking (August 2003)

May 14, 2009

Clouds by the Peak

The Peak Sticking Up Above a Ridge

he Mountain of the Holy Cross, at 14,005 ft, is the third lowest 14er in Colorado. The Holy Cross Wilderness is one of the most beautiful areas of Colorado.
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Brainard Lake Snowshoeing (February 2009)

March 11, 2009

Crusty Snow on Long Lake

Crusty Snow on Long Lake

The Brainard Lake area is a popular mountain lake in Colorado. During the winter the road to the lake is closed and is a great place for easy snowshoeing.
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Valley Loop Trail

February 16, 2009

Colorado River

Valley Loop Trail Hike 6-03 - Colorado River 1

This trail is on west side of Rocky Mountain National Park in the headwaters of the Colorado River where it meanders through pine forests and meadows in the Kawuneeche Valley.
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Keystone

February 4, 2009

Looking Down From Top About Noon

Keystone 4-03 - Looking Down From Top About Noon

Weather can change fast in the mountains. This day, I was snowboarding at Keystone. In the morning the skies were blue and the snow conditions were not good. The snow was hard packed. This first ...
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Maroon Bells

November 22, 2008

Crater Lake with Flowers Photo

Maroon Bells 6-03 - Crater Lake with Flowers

Apsen area hike in late June with great views of the Maroon Bells. Wildflowers were coming our and we went by a couple of lakes.
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