[anthonys]

Hey gang,

Last week I took a few much needed days off up to the Steamboat Springs area. I camped up north of town, just outside of the Zirkel, and did a bit of Continental Divide Trail riding.

In direct opposition to the largely red and doubletracked nature of the White rim trip, the theme here was "narrow" and "green".

Here's some visibles:

Wide, Red:

Narrow, Green:

(She's right in the middle of the trail)

I did a little loop, heading north on the CDT through the burn area,and then back south along Scott's Run. It was lovely singletrack and replete with textures and flowers.

I did attempt one of those timer type shots, as I was riding alone and the stark, burned landscape needed some life in it to avoid the total Chernobyl effect.

But I quicly abandoned such frippery in favor of riding. I'm much better off behind the camera, not in front of.

A down on its luck tree indeed.

Back in the graceful embrace.

I drove back though Rocky, and was treated to spectacular climactic conditions.

And the usual cast of characters

 

[the_dude]

wow. i really need to get back to colorado. new england has it's own beauty, but sheeit, we don't have mountains like that. thanks for the tuesday morning lift.

the_dude

 

[CDtofer]

Great shots Anthony as usual. I have one question - can I be you for a while? You ride in some amazing places...

 

[aliensporebomb]

Beautiful scenery - that must be awesome to ride.

 

[*rt*]

great shots. really like this one:

looks like a fire breathing granny sitting in her rocking chair.

rt

 

[rkj__]

What gorgeous mountains. Thanks for the spectacular views.

 

[wg]

wonderful! Thanks for the Passion hit!

 

[brettf]

Beautiful! I don't make it up to the Steamboat area nearly often enough! I want to backpack in the Mt Zirkell Wilderness this year... it is incredible from what I've seen...

 

[KRob]

First Debaser, then Lidarman, now you. You guys are so spoiled. It seems like there's just no end to the amazing single track in CO. Beautiful pics.

 

[RobW]

Sweet! Thanks.

 

[Timmy]

I love Columbines...

I miss columbines. It's been a while since I've seen one that wasn't potted.

Thanks.

 

[chocolate girl]

Nice, veeeerrrry nice. Thanks!

 

[kpicha]

looks like a fire breathing granny sitting in her rocking chair.

rt

LOL!! I thought the same thing!

Those shots look like great magazine material! Purdy!

 

[~martini~]

goaddam anthony.

Your compositions are just getting better and better. Sure helps to have such dramatic scenery, and willing subjects!

Thanks for the hit.

 

[TroutBum]

Damn man, I never get any work done when you post.

good stuff!

 

[QCRage]

Jayzus you got some nice shots, thanks for posting! I am partial to the burnt-log-in-water shot, but they all rock. Well done.

 

[Nat]

I swear, I drop everything when I see that you've posted. You have yet to disappoint.

 

[ignazjr]

You have yet to disappoint.

No kidding. I really like the RMNP scenery shots with the clouds, especially the one of Long's Peak.