Ophir Pass, CO
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Ophir Pass, CO
by scottz on 6/2/2009, 6:56 am
Second trip this year. It rained a lot but we still enjoyed it. Got down to 29 Sat night.
Note cat in lower left corner
Note cat in lower left corner
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Re: Ophir Pass, CO
by oldelmer1 on 6/2/2009, 7:18 am
NICE!!! Looks like you just pulled off the road and setup camp. 
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Re: Ophir Pass, CO
by Richard Mondavi on 6/2/2009, 8:08 am
It looks like you did some off-roading to get there. Are those twin Hondas I see in the first photo? Did you fish that beautiful steam? That third photo is a beautiful shot. Thanks for sharing and making me very jealous.
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Re: Ophir Pass, CO
by MaxRock on 6/2/2009, 10:31 am
Beautiful photos...thanks for sharing! Of course I am know 
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Re: Ophir Pass, CO
by Scruffy and Tater on 6/2/2009, 10:35 am
Beautiful scenery! It's been years since we've dry camped, but it sure does look tempting.
Your photos are great!
Your photos are great!
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Re: Ophir Pass, CO
by jetskier on 6/2/2009, 11:00 am
There's a couple places in the Sierras that you can drycamp with no one around. good times without the crowds.
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Re: Ophir Pass, CO
by Mmiller on 6/2/2009, 12:09 pm
Best camping spot I've ever seen!! Thanks for sharing. How much for the GPS coordinates? :)
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Re: Ophir Pass, CO
by jameseh on 6/2/2009, 12:16 pm
scottz, great camp site, some of the best yet. can't wait to get that way !!
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Re: Ophir Pass, CO
by scottz on 6/2/2009, 3:19 pm
Richard Mondavi wrote:It looks like you did some off-roading to get there. Are those twin Hondas I see in the first photo? Did you fish that beautiful steam? That third photo is a beautiful shot. Thanks for sharing and making me very jealous.
Yes, twin Hondas. I just pulled them out to see if they would work; they did. Nope, no fishing; don't know if there is fish there or not. Probably but the water is very high at this time of year.
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Re: Ophir Pass, CO
by scottz on 6/2/2009, 3:20 pm
Mmiller wrote:Best camping spot I've ever seen!! Thanks for sharing. How much for the GPS coordinates? :)
37' 51.5"N
107' 43.3"W
There are many spots like that around here; usually something open unless it is a major holiday.
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Re: Ophir Pass, CO
by scottz on 6/2/2009, 3:23 pm
Scruffy and Tater wrote:Beautiful scenery! It's been years since we've dry camped, but it sure does look tempting.
Your photos are great!
It's not really dry; all the water you need. Just have to carry it!
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Re: Ophir Pass, CO
by retired2 on 6/2/2009, 3:27 pm
Along a creek is the best way to "dry camp". We can get along without power better than without adequate water.
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Re: Ophir Pass, CO
by scottz on 6/2/2009, 6:31 pm
retired2 wrote:Along a creek is the best way to "dry camp". We can get along without power better than without adequate water.
A solar panel takes care of that.
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Re: Ophir Pass, CO
by schrowang on 6/4/2009, 9:44 am
Scott,
Love your pix bro
Is the road the old roadbed for the Rio Grande Southern narrow gauge railroad?
Love your pix bro
Is the road the old roadbed for the Rio Grande Southern narrow gauge railroad?
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Re: Ophir Pass, CO
by scottz on 6/4/2009, 7:09 pm
schrowang wrote:Scott,
Love your pix bro
Is the road the old roadbed for the Rio Grande Southern narrow gauge railroad?
No, this road runs from Hwy 550, over Ophir Pass to Teluride. I'm not sure where the old RR roadbeds are; might be interesting to find out. Of course the narrow gauge is still in service between Silverton & Durango.
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