Just past Searle Pass

August 8, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

Out of Breckenridge, there was a long hike up and over an unnamed pass. 6 miles up then 6 down into Copper Mountain Ski Resort. Long day that set me up for today's pass climb. As I passed Copper, I saw a sign "Beer". Had to stop for one. Weather is great, but the smoke from the Colorado fires is messing up my pictures. I'm at mile 132 now, more than a quarter done. Almost forgot. I hit 12300 feet today and am sleeping at 11k. Getting acclimated well.Read more