Uncompahgre Plateau Reconnaissance

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We went up on the Uncompahgre Plateau to check out the area for future expeditions.  My aunt has been up here many times but this was the first for Heather and me.

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Lots of canyons cut into the plateau.

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We found a great little lunch spot away from all the traffic on top of the plateau.  Only one UTV passed us while we were hanging out for an hour.

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Looking out toward what I think is the La Sal Mountains in Utah.

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Descending down a steep road used for uranium prospecting.

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We came down this awesome road on the way off the plateau.  It is MUCH steeper in person.

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The Tacoma did a GREAT job coming down this steep road. 20160529_152751 20160529_152829_Richtone(HDR) 20160529_152906