Berthoud Pass in the Snow

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On my way west to Oregon, I decided to take US 40 through northern Colorado.  To go over the Continental Divide, I had to drive up and over Berthoud Pass.  This photo is looking generally north in the direction of Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Berthoud Pass sits at 11,307 feet above sea level.

 

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There are those big Rocky Mountains in the distance.

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The mountain to the east of Berthoud Pass has what looks to be a large telecommunications complex on the summit.  It appears to be mostly a microwave facility.

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Just like on Loveland Pass, Berthoud pass has the traditional back country skier warning signs about long range weaponry.

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My car waiting for me at the summit.

STA_2522-STH_2529Panorama from the summit looking to the north.

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