Colorado 2016 – Page 9 – Not Your Average Engineer

October 7, 2016July 1, 2020

Cumbres and Toltec: Antonito, Colorado in the Morning

Heather and I joined the Rising Sun 4×4 Club’s annual Cumbres and Toltec trip this year. After driving down from Denver, we camped out with the group near Sublett, an old section house station on the railroad. The next morning we went down into Antonito to catch the bus to Charma where we would later get on the train heading back to Colorado. While we waited for the bus, we walked around the yards in Antonito to check out the sights. The engine heading up the consist heading to New Mexico was getting ready to go.

The southwest bound train getting staged.

The engine getting turned around and ready to go.

A tiny speeder on display.

Getting steamed up and ready to go.

October 5, 2016December 19, 2017

Mile High Stadium

I had the opportunity to tour Mile High Stadium as part of a conference. This is the only time I’ve ever been inside of an NFL stadium.

There’s that big white horse. Its cousin, Blucifer, is out at the airport.

Lights coming on as it gets dark.

Elevation 5280 feet — one mile high.

September 18, 2016July 9, 2020

North Twin Cone Peak

With Heather’s sister visiting us and the aspen showing their full fall colors, we ventured out in the Albino Rhino and met up with The Honey Badger to check out North Twin Cone Peak. The aspens from the parking lot at Kenosha Pass up to treeline were outstanding.

After climbing up to the radio tower on top of North Twin Cone Peak, we were treated with an outstanding view of the continental divide and mountain ranges as far as the Sangre de Cristos.

The Honey Badger and Travis and Company joined us at the summit. The wind was really ripping so we mainly stayed in our vehicles and took in the view.

Once below treeline, the riot of colors started again and followed us all the way out to the pavement.