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One of the essentials prior to venturing Colorado ... is to know how the wind blows; upslope, downslope-- here's our homebrew stars-and-stripes indicator at the start of the journey. Windsock
Camaro Although we have camped-out in this vehicle, it is not the recommended mode of transport through the Rockies. This is our Front Range Town Car, a 1974 one-owner Camaro.

Estes A sports car is nice--that one has very sensitive steering, good for curves--particularly for Sundays at a park, e.g., Estes Park, from the Stanley Hotel (Heere's Johnny!).

Vista
Getting into the high country like this requires more utility ...

Chips ... with an appropriate vehicle, and preparation for altitude. We knew this bag of potato chips was properly sealed, as it was approaching explosive decompression.

"The Van," a 1979 Plymouth, is configured to provide comfort for occupants, in or out of the vehicle. There is some restraint required, however, in the pursuits for pleasure. You will note the family feline blends well with nature, and is leashed to the apron of her owner. Cats
Mauni 'though not all the time!

One Match Started with squaw wood--only two sticks--honest! (by Ye ol' Scoutmaster)

Hey, that's as good as it gets! Sometimes it's below freezing in the middle of summer, and rains ... and rains ... and rains.Getting good

But------ THIS IS COLORADO!

And the New Age Mountain Man can do sheesh!-kabob on the grill, rain or shine ...Chef

... or look a Wyoming longhorn in the eye (they're descendants from TEXAS). clydesdale

AND check out Colorado Clydesdales

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