Colorado Pictures of the Week: The Elk Mountains
presents the Colorado Pictures of the Week featuring the Elk Mountains
This video came from John Paul Riger who set the pictures to Silent Night. I thought they were perfect for this time of the year. You can check out his video here:
And I also made a page about the mountains and his pictures that you can view here:
I hope you enjoy it!
Pearl Pass Aspen, CO
Located just south of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, this high alpine off road trail trekking between Aspen and Crested Butte provides a variety of different terrain from grassy hillsides and water crossings, to coarse rock fields and towering mountains. You will truly be amazed while traveling in some of the most remote terrain in the state taking in incredible views as you cross the Continental Divide at 12,705 feet. Snow can linger very late into the summer, and some years this pass doesn't even fully open due to snow blockage.
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Ice Axe Expeditions Lead Guide: Angela Hawse
Angela Hawse is one of few women licensed as an IFMGA Mountain Guide. She is an Instructor Team Lead for the American Mountain Guides Association training and examining guides going through the IFMGA process. Her home town is Ridgway, Colorado where she spends winters working as a guide for Telluride Helitrax and Peak Mountain Guides in the San Juan Mountains.
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USA Roadtrip - Colorado - Part 1
Location:
0:08 Way to Mount Evans
0:47 Echo Lake
1:32 Mount Evans
1:52 Arapaho National Forest
3:01 Denver Park
3:18 Museum of Nature & Science
3:55 Denver Downtown
4:31 Way to Estes Park
4:49 Big Thompson River
5:40 Estes Park
8:28 Rocky Mountains National Park
10:59 Beaver Ponds (Rocky Mountains National Park)
12:14 Hidden Valley (Rocky Mountains National Park)
13:57 Forrest Canyon (Rocky Mountains National Park)
15:46 Shadow Mountain Lake
16:55 Beaver Creek
17:00 Way to Aspen
17:32 Maroon Bells in Aspen
18:34 Aspen
19:12 San Juan National Forest
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My Summer in Colorado - The End - Compilation Video
Just a compilation of some Colorado things. Not the best work, but otherwise, none of this footage will see the light of day.
0:00 -1:13 - Lookout Mountain and Para/Hang gliders
1:14 - 2:21 - Bierstadt and Fireworks
2:22 - 3:40 - Decalibron
3:41 - 4:09 - Tubing in Clear Creek
4:10 - 4:34 - Red Rocks
PELTED BY SAND at the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve - Travel vlog
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Fantastic Price and Stunning Views: Columbia River, Lakes and Mountains! 20 Acres in Inchelium, WA
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This is a dream property and great investment! Gorgeous 20 acres off the grid on the Colville Indian Reservation with stunning views on the Colville Indian Reservation! Free and clear title… Great investment and ideal for the outdoor enthusiast and nature lover. Beautifully timbered property with dirt road access and breathtaking views of the Columbia River and surrounding mountains. Enjoy the seclusion of nature with the convenience of the town of Inchelium just a few miles away and only a 40-minute drive to Kettle Falls and Republic.
Can you imagine yourself owning this beautiful remote wilderness? Develop or explore as you please! Abundant wildlife and a serene environment.
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Kaniksu National Forest
Are you looking for the best place to go hiking, walking, camping, mountain biking, fishing, and on nature trips? This vast national forest has over 10 lakes. Kaniksu is part of the greater Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It is located right inside the Columbia Plateau. Here you will find beautiful mountain tops, rivers, and lakes. You may come here for hiking expeditions in all seasons. If you fail to come in spring or summer, you can come to ski in winter.
If you get a thrill from water, there are a number of activities you might want to engage in. Try fishing, rafting, canoeing, tubing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, and water skiing. You may also hit one of the lakes or rivers with a motorized boat. If you want to get great views of the many rivers and lakes while on the move, take a motorcycle and go riding. If you come here for a fishing expedition, expect to catch the biggest fish ever. If you like, there are many opportunities for ice fishing.
Many of the visitors who come here are looking for a hiking thrill. If you are a backpacker, you will find hundreds of miles of trails for your expedition. Many of these either pass close or go around the tens of lakes in this park. Take Harrison Lake, Beehive Lakes, Roman Nose Lakes, Fault Lake, Gold Hill North Trail, Chimney Rock, and Bottleneck Lake. If you are a hunter, you are free to go after some elk, moose, deer, turkeys, and waterfowl. There are a number of campgrounds that provide grills and picnic tables for your camping convenience. Don’t forget winter sports such as skating, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing.
Shops and Grocery Stores Nearby
You can be sure to find a number of great shops and grocery stores in Inchelium, WA. Take Inchelium Community Store, The Inchelium Short Stop, Short Stop Convenience Store, Hunters Market LLC, Arden 1 Stop, Sunset Grocery, Mt Sunflower Natural Market, and Whitty’s Chevron. While some of these shops are in Inchelium itself, others can be found in Colville, WA and Ste A Hunters, WA.
Republic, WA
The city of Republic, WA was founded as a mining and logging outpost. It is renowned for its natural beauty, recreational possibilities, and fossils. One of the places to visit in this city is the Goat Patrol & Petting Zoo. Here, you will see both dairy goats and meat goats. Then there is Chelsea’s Acres where they offer an Art Gallery, fresh produce, and classes in fiber. You will learn how to prepare wool fiber, natural methods of dying, and weaving. Some of the top restaurants in town include Republic Brewing Company, The Knotty Pine, and Freckles’ Gourmet BBQ.
Hiking and Camping Locations
Besides your own land, here are some other ideas! Apart from Kaniksu Forest, there are a number of places near Inchelium where you can go on a hiking expedition. Top among these is Curlew Lake State Park where you can have a quiet day trip or overnight adventure. Nine Mile Recreational Area Campground has running rivers, freshwater marshes, and beautiful countryside. Come here for camping, swimming, picnicking, and boating. The last gem is Riverside State Park which also features running rivers, freshwater marshes, and a beautiful countryside. This is also a great place for boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and picnicking.
Columbia River
Columbia River is the largest in Northwestern America and part of Canada. Although it passes through seven American states, it’s at the Columbia River Gorge that you will find the most recreational activities. Take hiking, biking, fishing, boating, kayaking, tour companies, ski-boarding, whitewater rafting, and snowmobiling. And in the many parks in which you can have a family picnic and you are talking about a premier destination.
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1st Anniversary Colorado 2016
Easy Ride in the Snow
Indian summer day near Ridgway, Colorado.
Kline Butte, Oregon - view of Cascades
This was a spectacular view from the top of one of the Kline Buttes.of Mt Jefferson, Mt Hood, Black Butte, 3 Sisters, Broken Top, Mt Bachelor, and other unnamed stratavolcanoes
Colorado Outdoor Sports
Groovey.TV interviews Winthrope Ewbank of Colorado Outdoor Sports infomercial style. Video by Matthew Zinke of Matthewknowsphotos.
Colorado Summer Vacation 2015 ~ The Hurst Family HD 720p
My family traveled to Colorado for our Summer of 2015 vacation season, visiting Colorado Springs, Cañon City, Denver, and Estes Park. Key highlights include: The Garden of the Gods, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (and adjacent Shrine of the Sun), Pikes Peak via the Cog Railway, The Royal Gorge, Red Rock Canyon, Denver Aquarium, and, or course, the beautiful and expansive Roosevelt National Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park. It's amazing to see God's wonder and incredible wildlife in this beautiful region!
~ Many blessings to the lovely and talented Nicole C. Mullen for her song, Redeemer, which is featured in this video. ...Let all creation testify that this life within me cries...He lives! Amen! ~
~ I lovingly dedicate this video to the beautiful life-giving memory of Baby Eva Kay. Though she is no longer with us on Earth, her story is very much still being written. We wanted to celebrate her life on our vacation because her family has become very much an extension of our family. ~
Royal Gorge Cabins
Royal Gorge Cabins offers first class amenities, outstanding guest service, and the perfect location to base your Colorado vacation getaway. Choose from 1 and 2 bedroom luxury cabins, or rough it in our canvas glamping tents complete with beds with luxury linens, evaporative cooler for summer climate control, and a private patio. Let the outside in with Royal Gorge Cabin rentals near Canon City and Colorado Springs.
Jack Creek 4x4 Trail near Walden, Colorado
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Climbing to just over 11,000 feet, Jack Creek is an easy off-road 4x4 climb into the Jack Creek Basin at the edge of the Never Summer Wilderness along the western edge of the Rocky Mountain National Park. The Jack Creek trailhead begins just outside the Colorado ghost town of Teller City. This part of the state has an abundant moose population and crossing the path of one of these magnificent creatures is likely. During the fall season, autumn colors are vibrant from the plentiful aspen groves throughout the basin.
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WildSide 4x4 Tours : Estes Park Colorado Off Roading
Take a Colorado Ride on the Wild Side
While a Colorado car camping trip is prized for the beautiful and sometimes rugged hiking opportunities, there’s another option. In Estes Park, just outside the Rocky Mountain National Park, the 50 Campfires Team discovered Wild Side 4x4 Tours. A bit of research revealed they offer something for off-road enthusiasts at every level of adventure.
Wild Side Tour Company is a family business built on living outdoor dreams. They are proud to be the only company within 100 miles who has the permit to offer both on-road and off-road tours in the Roosevelt National Forest. Their claim is tours from “mild to wild” including photography tours in Rocky Mountain National Park, on-road and off-road tours in the national forest, and a truly wild level rock climbing and roller coaster tour.
Wild Side’s general tour season begins on May 15 each year, but starting in November they also offer winter tours in both the national forest and rocky mountain park. They can accommodate all sizes of groups from couples to large family or corporate gatherings.
One of their unique attractions is a private viewing tower modeled after a fire watch tower. It has opportunities for both indoor and rooftop views that can extend as far as 150 miles on clear days. The guides are well-educated on the areas in which they travel and do all they can to create lifetime experiences for Wild Side’s guests.
Wild Side is a perennial choice for both the list of top tour companies in Estes Park as well as Top 10 Things to do in Colorado.
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Wild Side 4x4 FAQs
What is provided?
Water, snacks, blankets, extra coats if needed. Sunscreen available as well.
What should I bring?
Sunglasses
Jacket
Camera / Memory Cards / Batteries
Comfortable Shoes
Sunscreen
Hat
(Park Pass is included; if you have your own park pass please bring it with you to save time at the National Park gate, if you are taking a park tour, and inquire about the discount you can receive if you already have a pass)
What about waivers?
The waiver is required to sign at check-in. If you would like a copy before arriving feel free to request one.
What about cancellations?
Groups of 1-10 people
If you cancel prior to 24 hours before the tour there is no cost at all.
If you cancel within 24 hours it is subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
If you or anyone in your group cancels or does not show within 1 hour of your tour the guests that do not go will be charged 100% of the tour costs.
Large Groups over 10 people
If you cancel prior to 72 hours before the tour there is no cost at all.
If you cancel within 72 hours it is subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
If you or anyone in your group does not show or cancels within 1 hour of your tour the people that do not go will be charged 100% of the tour costs.
Large Groups over 20 people
If you cancel prior to 7 days before the tour there is no cost at all.
If you cancel within 7 days it is subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
You must call our office or email and let us know your final numbers 4 days out from you tour. You will be charge for those many people regardless of anyone in the group not attending by tour date. If you want to add anyone to your group please let us know ASAP so we can make sure we have enough seats available. It may be possible to add people the day of the tour but we do not guarantee more seats will be available.
Should I tip my Tour Guide?
If you feel that your guide has made a truly memorable event for you and your family then a tip is a wonderful way to say thank you. The tips are truly appreciated and allow them to do the work they love so much. Amount is ultimately up to you, but most people use restaurant standards as a benchmark.
What about rain?
The tours run rain or shine. The only time they cancel a tour is for hail, ice, or thick fog for park tours. The Park Tour Trucks have zip down windows for inclement weather. The off-road trucks most are full open top trucks. For inclement weather they provide full-body suites called Frog Togs for wind and waterproof comfort.
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GoPro: Colorado Summer 2014 Imogene Pass
Go pro Hero 3 Black used in our 2014 Colorado Trip. This was taken at the end of July 2014. In this video is Imogene Pass between Ouray and Telluride, Colorado.
Colorado Snowshoeing 2012
Some of the Gang from work out enjoying the Colorado Mountains.
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THE KROHN LAKE RANCH
Krohn Lake Ranch is nestled in the Upper Blackfoot Valley, one of the most coveted and pristine locations in the Northern Rockies. More than 200 years ago the Lewis & Clark expedition passed through here on its way across the Continental Divide, guided by the Nez Perce, who followed this route to the buffalo. In 1882, John Krohn homesteaded the area and gave the largest lake its name, and in 1865, miners struck gold in nearby Lincoln Gulch. A River Runs Through It was filmed here in the Upper Blackfoot Valley, about 50 miles nothwest northwest of Helena, the state capital.Nearby Lincoln, just 9.5 miles to the West on Highway 200, offers basic goods and services including a grocery store, a gas station, several restaurants, medical services, and paved public airport with a 4200’ lighted runway.
Pristine wildlife sanctuary
You’ll find no shortage of wildlife here. The 35 acre private lake, 1.3 acre pond, and naturally fed springs support an amazingly diverse selection of animal life, including moose, elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, red fox, bald and golden eagles, osprey, trumpeter swans, Canadian geese, sandhill cranes, great horned owl, blue heron, west-sloped cutthroat, rainbow trout, and many more. 392 acres of conifers, aspen groves, grasses and wetlands meticulously cared for and professionally developed for the past 15 years to promote a healthy forest, wildlife habitat, and elk calving grounds.
An outdoorsman’s dream
Enjoy all the adventures Montana has to offer at Krohn Lake Ranch, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own your own 392-acre wildlife sanctuary and private 35-acre lake estate stocked with west-sloped cutthroat and and triploid rainbow trout. Located on the southern edge of the Bob Marshall/Scapegoat Wilderness complex, the property offers unmatched peace and privacy, breathtaking panoramic views of the Rockies, and a myriad of outdoor pursuits right outside your doorstep. Snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking, ATV off-roading, horseback riding, hunting, target shooting, fishing and boating all without setting foot off your property. Should you desire to venture out further, 1.5 million acres of backcountry is just minutes away as well as direct access to 250 miles of groomed snowmobile trails just waiting to be explored.
Exceptionally striking luxury custom home
The exquisitely built 5,076 sq. ft custom log, post and beam home is a true work of art and captures the picturesque beauty of the ranch from every room and in every detail. A grand entryway abstraction of fallen trees inlaid into limestone floor brings the great outdoors indoors and sets the tone for the exceptional architectural features to follow. An enormous, dazzling wall of windows pulls you into the great room and completely overwhelms the senses, flooding the space with an abundance of natural light, sweeping birds-eye mountain and lake views, and the most vibrant sunrises. A massive native rock fireplace soars to the peak of the vaulted cathedral ceilings spanning 36’ and grounds the heart of the home with giant exposed beams and airy loft overhead. The great room opens up to an adjacent formal dining room and gourmet kitchen with custom hickory cabinetry and granite countertops throughout. Two sets of glass double doors reveal 2,000 sq. of covered Brazilian hardwood decking, vaulted log canopy, and custom hand rails with treetop views. Dinner music is the chirping of birds, elk bugling, and the splash of the moose swimming below. An outdoor open hearth wood fireplace with backlit mantel offers an instant escape from reality and a romantic cozy fire for enchanting starry nights. In the east wing, the main floor master suite features two additional decks, a stone fireplace, spacious walk-in closet and bath complete with a steam shower and clawfoot tub. Precision cut steel balusters lead you to the lower level with a large family room and bar, an ultimate hangout for movies and gaming. Innovative wall-to-wall architectural shelving solutions accentuate the home’s rustic and modern sensibilities all the while making storage look beautiful. Two bedrooms and bathrooms, and two bonus rooms provide flexibility for use as spare bedrooms, a gym, or an office. With all these incredible modern luxuries while still being able to take in the relaxing natural surroundings ask yourself: Why aren’t I living here already?
BIGFOOT MIGRATION expedition day 1
We camped out in the Green Swamp during the Spring migration period of the Florida Skunk Apes. We did find bones.