Independence Pass
For a change, the weather today was great, other than a few drizzles before Independence Pass. I finally made it over Independence Pass (the last 2 times I tried it was closed, once for snow season and once for a rockslide). The Atom was a big hit with folks at the scenic overlooks:
And in return, they took a picture of me:
Here’s what it looks like over the edge of the above picture:
There is still snow on the peaks, even in mid-August:
Though much of it melts and creates these ponds:
August 21st, 2006 21:26
See, I told you you’d make it over Independence! Congratulations!