Monthly Archives: September 2013

Mineral Creek to Animas Forks

Ouray, Colorado September 13, 2013 Leaving early this morning, our intention was to run the Alpine Loop.  The morning light was wonderful as it lite up the ridge along Mineral Creek. One of the old abandoned mines near the junction … Continue reading

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Yankee Boy and Governor Basins

Ouray, Colorado September 11, 2013 Two of the most popular destinations in Ouray are the beautiful Yankee Boy Basin and the nearby magnificent Governor Basin.  On a very overcast and drizzly morning, we headed up to the basins with Keith … Continue reading

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Red Mountain Mining District

Ouray, Colorado September 6, 2013 The tour of the Red Mountain Mining district passes historic 1880 mines with names like  Cora Bell, Genessee, National Bell, Yankee Girl and the Longfellow.  The Yankee Girl mine was one of the great silver … Continue reading

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Hurricane Pass to Mineral Creek

Ouray, Colorado September 5, 2013 The scenic Corkscrew Gulch and Hurricane Pass trail passes through the old bones of the 1880 mining country.  It winds between Red Mountain #1 and #2.  Red Mountain #2 in the early morning light was … Continue reading

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Black Bear Pass to Imogene Pass

Ouray, Colorado September 4, 2013 From our base camp in Ouray, Colorado, we drove to Black Bear Pass.  The elevation at the pass was 12,840 ft.  This is a view from Black Bear Pass and it feels like the top … Continue reading

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