Sunday, May 21, 2017

Favorite Photo

Going through some old photos came across this. Thought I had lost it. This is about the 13,000 foot level of Mt Bross. The view is ESE looking towards the town of Alma, CO., and South Park.

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:

LL said...

That's a beautiful photo. What a view!

It's good to break a rule now and again...

Well Seasoned Fool said...

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".

Coffeypot said...

That Bristlecone Pine isn't very good for shade, either.

Well Seasoned Fool said...

Ha!

Old NFO said...

Beautiful pic, and that's a helluva view from that cabin! But I'm betting it was colder'n hell in the winter!

Well Seasoned Fool said...

My father would say, "Wouldn't want to be outside wearing just a wet towel".

Momma Fargo said...

Love it! I bet is it breathtaking when you are up there in person.

Well Seasoned Fool said...

Wonderful views in 270°.