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I was the passenger for this shot.

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[–] Ashyr@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] Alchemy@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Exactly! Do you also get to experience the pains and pleasures of i70?

[–] Tristar500@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I’ve only been on that road once. Terrifying.

[–] Pottsunami@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Dont try the million dollar highway then

[–] Alchemy@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Independence pass is a good one to pucker on some of those areas.

[–] Tristar500@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

That road was wonderful.

[–] Alchemy@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Some days are great, some days are a nightmare.

[–] krashmo@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

The Chief Hosa sign was the giveaway more than the view

[–] Ashyr@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

I used to live on the Western slope. That view there was how I knew I was about to enjoy the rest of my drive.

Terrific photo and very evocative.

[–] Procleus@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Great shot! I lived in Frisco for a short time and I’ll never forget this view.

[–] Alchemy@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Frisco is prime viewing spot to watch the tunnel traffic back up 10 miles. My record is almost 6 hours to go 115 miles to DIA.

Edit: see if I can insert this clip.

https://i.imgur.com/yLownEg.mp4. (Yes, that tow truck is pushing the big rig out of the way by its bumpers to clear the road. A wreck further up the road caused traffic to come to a complete stop and the big rigs even with chains couldnt get started moving again on the incline. CDOT was pushing trucks with their bull bars to get ambulances through)

[–] Procleus@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Ugh, for sure! Yeah I don’t miss that part of it.

[–] pastermil@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 year ago

Beautiful mountainscape!

[–] Window_Error_Noises@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh, wow. Gorgeous shot! That's an image you don't forget, apparently, either. I haven't lived there for years, but damn if I didn't know instantly where(ish) that was taken, and felt super satisfied to see my memory wasn't playing tricks on me, when I checked the comments. One of these days, I'll get to see that, again. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[–] Alchemy@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

For me, coming over the crest of the hill heading west is always a great feeling. Means im headed home.

[–] PsychedSy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Leaving CO back to KS was pretty sad for me. I had never seen mountains before, so it sucked seeing them in the rear view mirror.

[–] Alchemy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Well, I am officially inviting you back so head on this way!

[–] LongbottomLeaf@lemmy.nz 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"And on our right you may see bison in the field. No, we're not pulling over here, we're going to Mt Blue Sky. Keep drinking water."

[–] Alchemy@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Ive gotten lucky and seen the elk out there with them before on my early morning trips.

[–] techguy86@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Looks beautiful!

[–] fubbernuckin@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Gorgeous shot