At the base of the mountain are Bristlecone Pines, among the oldest living things on Earth. Fortunately they are useless as timber or the pioneer miners would have cut them down for mine props.
http://www.southparkheritage.org/trip-planner/mining/windy-ridge-bristlecone-pine-scenic-area
Driving a vehicle to this site is strictly forbidden/verboten/penalties will be imposed, etc.
The truck is a 1984 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 2.3L TurboDiesel 5 speed 4x4. I regret selling it. That is the curse of a car salesman. When someone offers you a very large gross profit, you take the money.
8 comments:
That's a beautiful photo. What a view!
It's good to break a rule now and again...
Thank you for the compliment. Photo is back as my screen saver.
Break rules? Me? Damn, but I do enjoy giving the finger to the "authorities".
That Bristlecone Pine isn't very good for shade, either.
Ha!
Beautiful pic, and that's a helluva view from that cabin! But I'm betting it was colder'n hell in the winter!
My father would say, "Wouldn't want to be outside wearing just a wet towel".
Love it! I bet is it breathtaking when you are up there in person.
Wonderful views in 270°.
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