Royal Gorge, CO to Alma, CO
As I crested the top of Currant Creek Pass my jaw dropped open. Sitting at 9,404 feet above sea level, it is the first of three high passes we traverse in Colorado. I don't know what I expected to see, but the view I was granted was truly awe inspiring. White capped peaks as far as the eye could see. I guess if I had really thought about it that's what I would have expected. But my focus had been on the 3,000+ feet of elevation we had slowly been climbing since this morning. The ascent seemed never ending. Not overly steep, just relentless. 31 grueling miles of steady incline. Every minute of it completely worth it for this view.
Miles: 71.48
Average speed: 9.4 mph
Odometer: 2455 miles