Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Train
The train arrives in Silverton around noon-every day.
We drove to Silverton, arriving before the train so that
we did not have to fight the crowds.
After we do lunch and a bit of shopping,
we head off to a new (to us) area to explore.
The Silverton Ski Area.
We learn that it is Helicopter Skiing
The skiers take a chair lift over the top of a mountain and drop into this bowl.
Since it is summer ( and we don't ski) we enjoy the scenery on the way to the valley surrounded by the mountains.
Can you imagine skiing down this?
(I can't😉)
At the end of the road we find a small lake, patch of snow, and this lush valley.
I guess the helicopters can land easily here and collect the skiers who enjoy this extreme sport.
We just enjoy this gorgeous terrain and feel lucky to have 'found' it.
Owl Creek Pass
Scenic drive in the San Juan Mountains
(also known for its filming in True Grit)
Chimney Rock
A few places are starting to turn color.
At the end of a beautiful drive, we stop for Taco's.
We knew the food would be good when we saw the grease dripping
down the side of the building!🤣
Evidence of a bear visit to our campground during the night😫
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