Many rivers around here are in flood stage (lots of snow melt pouring down from the hills). A couple rafting companies are still taking trips, although starting lower than normal - and lower than the above photo. This raft put in here, moved slowly past the eddy line and then shot on down the river at high speed:
It's a beautiful stretch of I-70 with high cliffs along the sides:
High river - nearing the railroad tracks, actually (and you can see my reflection in both mirrors):
We stopped by Solar Energy International in Carbondale, and noticed a lot of solar panels in the town:
Around to Aspen to walk around town and check out the public art:
Is this the proper reaction when you meet a bear?
We climbed up the Ute Trail for a great view of the town:
Running back down:
Aspen trees on the way up to Independence Pass:
Looking back toward the way we came, almost to the pass:
We stopped at the top for a (cold) look around. Looks like the tundra isn't the only thing that's fragile around here:
Not quite sure how we're supposed to stay on THIS trail:
A view toward the east:
Looking back toward the parking area:
Mountain man:
And finally, a pretty view of Twin Lakes and the area of Hope Pass (from the Leadville 100 race):
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