Mt. Massive, Mt. Elbert
Mt. Oxford, Mt. Belford, La Plata
On Saturday we went for a big ride to get ready for the Triple Bypass. We rode from Twin Lakes, over Independence Pass, to Aspen and back. The ride was 80 miles with over 7,000 feet of climbing. All of the ride was above 8,000 feet.
This was one of the best rides I've ever done. The climb from Aspen over the pass alone was worth the trip. Climbing 4,000 feet takes you from lush, green, warm Aspen to the snow fields and 40 degrees of Independence Pass. Holly was fighting a stomach problem and a little vertigo. It was really tough but she made it all on her own. Pretty inspiring.
Here are a couple pictures of the top. It is crazy to think this road was plowed open only three weeks ago.
Us at the top. 12,093 feet.
Holly coming up the Twin Lakes side.
3 comments:
Cool!
If you guys are miserable and ready to move back like Neil says you are sure doing a great job of disguising it!!!
They are thinking about moving back!!!????
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