Independence Pass, Top of the Rockies Byway: 82 to Aspen
Like Drivelapse? Friend it:
This drive follows Colorado Route 82, starting at its eastern terminus at US 24, and passing Twin Lakes, Independence Pass, and Independence Ghost Town, ending in Aspen, Colorado.
Music used with written permission:
Artist: Lee Fraged
Tracks may include:
Skunk Ghost (tup007)
Bless The Sinners (original fix) (tup007)
Bring Your Own Booze (Art035)
Helix (TDN009)
You can find information on my rights to use this music here:
Colorado Drivelapse: Independence Pass to Downtown Aspen
The City of Aspen is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Pitkin County, Colorado, United States.[1][2] The city population was 6658 at the 2010 United States Census. Aspen is situated in a remote area of the Rocky Mountains' Sawatch Range and Elk Mountains, along the Roaring Fork River at an elevation just below 8,000 feet (2,400 m) above sea level on the Western Slope, 11 miles (18 km) west of the Continental Divide.
Driving over INDEPENDENCE PASS - Granite to Aspen, CO in 4K Ultra HD Dashcam
Independence Pass, originally known as Hunter Pass, is a high mountain pass in central Colorado, United States. It is at elevation 12,095 ft (3,687 m) on the Continental Divide in the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains. The pass is midway between Aspen and Twin Lakes, on the border between Pitkin and Lake counties. State Highway 82 traverses it, and after Cottonwood Pass to the south, is the second highest elevation of a paved Colorado state highway on a through road. It is also the second-highest pass with an improved road in the state, the fourth-highest paved road in the state and the second highest paved crossing of the Continental Divide in the U.S. Because of the heavy snowfall at its elevation, it is closed in wintertime, isolating Aspen from direct access from the east during the ski season.
Drive over Independence Pass Leadville to Aspen Part 3: From The Grottos to Aspen
The Third and final part of the drive over Independence Pass Colorado From the Grottos to Aspen, that is until the gopro battery died. Independence Pass Road or Highway 82, A one hour drive from Leadville to Aspen. Taken with my GoPro Hero 3+ Black
Website: or
Subscribe for more photography and travel related videos
buy new and used camera equipment through my KEH affiliate link:
This contains an affiliate link and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Online Courses:
Astrophotography Basics Part 1
Astrophotography Basics Part 2
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Social Media:
Instagram: Paulscoloradophotography
Minds:
Freedomvine:
Independence Pass, Colorado
At 12,100 feet, the Continental Divide separates the eastern and western halves of the United States. A little parking lot and restroom are all the facilities available; no curios or kiosks; and a well-maintained footpath to a breathtaking observation point right at the snow line. Even in late July, patches of frost remain.
For the more intrepid, a well-worn dirt path follows the ridge line at the top of the range. An exhilarating walk in clean mountain air will never be forgotten.
Aspen, Vail, Frisco, Independence Pass - Colorado
Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Maroon Bells, Twin Lakes, Denver, Colorado
Colorado 4k UHD UAV B-Roll Footage - Vail Falls, Cascade Falls, Independence Pass
General 4K B-Roll UAV footage from Colorado, with Vail Falls, Cascade Falls, and Independence Pass, all filmed the last week of May 2016. Feel free to use this footage in your own videos, just give credit to Spencer Hamons. This is a hobby and done without any monetary expectations.
Music featured is by Klaus. Filmed on DJI Phantom 3 Professional in 4k Resolution.
Independence Pass Colorado
Independence Pass, at an elevation of 12,100 ft (3,700 m) above the sea level, is a high mountain pass in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado in the United States.
Highway 82 is usually open for only six months of the year, from late May to late October, and the trip between Aspen and US 24 takes at least 90 minutes.
Also check out My other videos
San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas Sonora, Mexico
Scenic Byway Million Dollar Highway US 550
Fireworks in Colorado River Bullhead Arizona|Laughlin Nevada
2017 Celebrating Memorial Day
Valley of Fire State Park Nevada
Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and Badlands South Dakota
Best Camping Spots in Colorado
Route 66 Oatman Arizona Gunfight
The Mammoth Site Hot Spring South Dakota
Badlands South Dakota
Aspen Colorado USA
De paseo.
Passing through Independence Pass on a snowy day
Independence Pass, originally known as Hunter Pass, is a high mountain pass in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado in the United States. It is at elevation 12,095 ft (3,687 m) on the Continental Divide in the Sawatch Range. The pass is midway between Aspen and Twin Lakes .
So - The Grottos - Independence Pass CO
A live-take video of a performance of our song So in The Grottos ice caves on Independence Pass CO on May 27, 2016. Donovan Bullen on upright bass. Mike Oliviero on pump organ.
Independence Pass 82 West To Aspen Time-Lapse
From 24, Independence Pass 82 West, Twin Lakes, Difficult Campground, to Aspen, CO.
Independence Pass
12095 feet continental divide located of Aspen, Colorado. Just in time to catch the first snow storms of the '08 season. Temperature is 34*f.
Fall Colors in Aspen/ Independence Pass - With a Romantic view & song
I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (
USA Pro Challenge - Stage 4 - Aspen to Breckenridge
Starting off with 20 miles of climbing up Independence Pass is a rude wake up call, but that is just the beginning. The racers still have the climbs of Trout Creek Pass and Hoosier Pass to conquer, while sprints in Buena Vista and Fairplay dot the route to Breckenridge. Once in town one final obstacle stands between the riders and victory, the wall up Moonstone road and the drop down Boreas Pass to the finish line where the always boisterous crowds of Breckenridge await.
Live coverage of USA Pro Challenge at
Drone Footage by
Skiing Independence Pass
20 miles east of Aspen Colorado along the Continental Divide.
Independence Pass(Colorado)
12,096' Feet
Independence Pass, Elevation
Independence Pass, originally known as Hunter Pass, is a high mountain pass in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado in the United States. It is at elevation 12,095 ft (3,687 m) on the Continental Divide in the Sawatch Range. The pass is midway between Aspen and Twin Lakes, on the border between Pitkin and Lake counties.
Colorado Mountain Flying, Independence Pass westbound.
Flying up and over Independence Pass from the Leadville area to Aspen. One of Colorado's most challenging passes with high terrain and a right hand turn up the canyon. Listed at 12,095 ft (feels alot higher). Giving mountain training in our Cessna 182RG.
Peter Schwarzwald - U.S.A.-Over The Hill-road trip 2013 - Independence Pass/Colorado
Peter Schwarzwald
U.S.A.-Over The Hill-road trip 2013
Independence Pass between Twin Lakes and Aspen/Colorado
October 15, 2014