That’s all, just sharing and rubbing it in . Going to do some off roading in the 4Runner to Ouray via Ophir Pass and soak my aching back in the hot springs.

never been there....looks like a neat little place!

It’s a gorgeous town. My first time here was in 1988..been back often since then

Telluride's a really pretty place. I like it a lot better in the summer than the winter, though.

Yep.. it was a perfect 60 degrees this AM.

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Originally posted by sns3guppy:
Telluride's a really pretty place. I like it a lot better in the summer than the winter, though.

(me)

Did this a few years ago. Not for the faint hearted, but not overly difficult either. If you do it, make sure you have the right gear.

Telluride Via Ferrata


(website picture)

PS - Try Engineer Pass instead of Ophir for a real adventure! With care, a 4Runner should be able to do it.

Yeah, Engineer Pass is great as well. Unfortunately most of the trails are closed due to snow still. I’ve been all over the area in previous years. Running Black Bear Pass back wards was fun!

Very nice! We’re headed to the same area in a month. It’s the official “it’s too damn hot in Texas” pilgrimage to the mountains.

They must have had a good winter. Black Bear was a blast, but I've only done it the "legal" way, toward Telluride.

This was the second time:

Doesn't look like a Kia... Looks a lot better!

That’s pretty much what we’re doing! I’ll drink a beer for you..

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Originally posted by SigM4:
Very nice! We’re headed to the same area in a month. It’s the official “it’s too damn hot in Texas” pilgrimage to the mountains.

We just returned from 10 days in Salida. Those 50 degree mornings were great!

Super jealous! It’s been sooo long since I’ve been there I really need to get back there!

I looked down and fell off.

The San Miguel river is really high, parts of the the walking path along side it are washed out. Supposedly the snow on Ophir Pass is still so deep you have to fold your side view mirrors in to drive through the plowed area.

Have fun! I went through there a few years ago.
(There's a guy in my church choir who looks enough like to to be your brother.)

flashguy

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Originally posted by flashguy:
Have fun! I went through there a few years ago.
(There's a guy in my church choir who looks enough like to to be your brother.)

flashguy

Thank you, sir. I get that a lot..people think they’ve met me or recognize me. I’m a pretty generic looking dude.

Fly Me To the Moon Saloon usually has great live music.

Beautiful! And @IntrepidTraveler, Telluride Via Ferrata looks intense!

I remember it back in 1988, but it’s since closed I believe.

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Originally posted by FishOn:
Fly Me To the Moon Saloon usually has great live music.