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TBrock
08-01-2009, 21:20
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Hancock Pass --Obligatory pass sign picture
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CJ at St Elmo

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View from below Hancock Pass
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Top of descent into the Devil's Punch Bowe
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Crystal Mill
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Chipmunks at St Elmo
TBrock
08-01-2009, 21:21
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Schofield Pass
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"Are you going to get us killed?" "Nope, the warning is for Novice drivers!"
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Falls at Devil's Punch Bowl
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Falls between Crystal and Marble
TBrock
08-01-2009, 21:22
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Upper falls at Schofield Pass -- Crystal River
trailsnail
08-01-2009, 22:01
Those pictures are beautiful. Looks like a really nice place to take a family. Are the roads jeep necessary, or can an SUV do it?
TBrock
08-01-2009, 22:13
The only questionable part would be the descent into the punch bowl (narrow shelf road on granite) and the climb up Hancock. There are some loose rocks there that might lead to scraping.
You could probalby take a modern SUV in from the Marble side and make it to the punch bowl with no problem. Going up, I'd recommend a shot wheelbase vehicle.
This is some of he most beautiful country in all of CO. Lead King basin, is even better.
TB
ColoFreeJeeper
08-01-2009, 23:11
Yeah, I love the Elk Mountains and also the San Juans. Colorado jeeping at it's finest. Makes me want to go back but I won't have any vacation time until next summer. Thanks for the pics. I'll be up in the Sawatch range next weekend.
TBrock
08-01-2009, 23:25
I will be camping with the Cub Scouts next weekend but the week after that, I want to drive Mosquito Pass.
ColoFreeJeeper
08-01-2009, 23:38
...but the week after that, I want to drive Mosquito Pass.

I've been wanting to do this for about 3 years now but couldn't due to either Iraq or NTC. I have a chance to do this next weekend. It also happens to be Boom Days in Leadville, too. The pass usually doesn't open until August. Larry Heck from Four Wheel Drive and Sport Utility magazine did an article this month on Mosquito Pass. Here it is:

http://www.4wdandsportutility.com/adventures/rockies/0909_4wd_mosquito_pass/index.html

http://www.leadvilleboomdays.com/
TBrock
08-02-2009, 11:27
I don't think they close the pass for the donkeys, you'd just have to slow down. According to bushducks, the pass is clear.
BallTurretGunner
08-02-2009, 13:50
I'd be up for Mosquito Pass in a couple of weeks... Are you planning just a day trip or stay in BV or the like? Weston Pass makes a good return back over the mountains to hwy 285 if you're wanting to go back to the springs that day.

BTG
TBrock
08-02-2009, 17:47
I'd be up for Mosquito Pass in a couple of weeks... Are you planning just a day trip or stay in BV or the like? Weston Pass makes a good return back over the mountains to hwy 285 if you're wanting to go back to the springs that day.

BTG

I'll have to check the boss about an overnight. Was planning an out and back...
ColoFreeJeeper
08-02-2009, 18:58
I'd be up for Mosquito Pass in a couple of weeks... Are you planning just a day trip or stay in BV or the like? Weston Pass makes a good return back over the mountains to hwy 285 if you're wanting to go back to the springs that day.

BTG

I'll be camping in San Isabel National Forest along Clear Creek. I plan on going up the pass from the Leadville side and then back down the same. I may venture a little bit down the east side, but only down to the London mine.
ColoFreeJeeper
08-02-2009, 18:59
I'd be up for Mosquito Pass in a couple of weeks... Are you planning just a day trip or stay in BV or the like? Weston Pass makes a good return back over the mountains to hwy 285 if you're wanting to go back to the springs that day.

BTG

By the way, Howdy and welcome to the club. I see this was your first post. We're a local mixture of active duty and veterans.
burns jeepin
08-02-2009, 20:30
awesome pictures!!! i hope those chipmunks didn't bite
TBrock
08-02-2009, 23:45
awesome pictures!!! i hope those chipmunks didn't bite

I've never seen them bite anyone but I bet if you tried to catch one, that'd change.
BallTurretGunner
08-02-2009, 23:48
By the way, Howdy and welcome to the club. I see this was your first post. We're a local mixture of active duty and veterans.

Thanks for the welcome!

BTG