A look into the mountains on Loveland Pass (US 6) off I-70. Date: 05/20/05 A look into the mountains on Loveland Pass (US 6) off I-70.
Erika falling down after her first foray into snow. She's about knee-deep. Date: 05/20/05 Erika falling down after her first foray into snow. She's about knee-deep.
Erika trying to make it back from the snow bank. Date: 05/20/05 Erika trying to make it back from the snow bank.
Sam goes to the rescue while Julie and I laugh and take pictures. The snow is past her knee now. Date: 05/20/05 Sam goes to the rescue while Julie and I laugh and take pictures. The snow is past her knee now.
The photographer at work during the rescue mssion. Date: 05/20/05 The photographer at work during the rescue mssion.
I guess Erika didn't like us laughing at her. Date: 05/20/05 I guess Erika didn't like us laughing at her.
Sam acting all manly. Date: 05/20/05 Sam acting all manly.
There's the hole that Erika left behind. A couple of feet deep. Date: 05/20/05 There's the hole that Erika left behind. A couple of feet deep.
Sam checking out a small stream made of melted snow. Date: 05/20/05 Sam checking out a small stream made of melted snow.
Evergreens growing in a partially snow-capped mountain at an altitude above 10,000 feet. Date: 05/20/05 Evergreens growing in a partially snow-capped mountain at an altitude above 10,000 feet.
This is where we pulled off for Erika to have her first foray into snow. The silver Jeep was our rental for the trip. Date: 05/20/05 This is where we pulled off for Erika to have her first foray into snow. The silver Jeep was our rental for the trip.
The two-lane road known as Loveland Pass. Date: 05/20/05 The two-lane road known as Loveland Pass.
Erika and Joe at the Continental divide. Date: 05/20/05 Erika and Joe at the Continental divide.
Sam and Julie were at the Continental divide too. Date: 05/20/05 Sam and Julie were at the Continental divide too.
The most recent edition of the Sam and Julie self-portrait. Date: 05/20/05 The most recent edition of the Sam and Julie self-portrait.
Snow-capped mountains in late May are beautiful. Date: 05/20/05 Snow-capped mountains in late May are beautiful.
Just an amazing view. Date: 05/20/05 Just an amazing view.
And another. Date: 05/20/05 And another.
Another view of the pass through the mountains. Date: 05/20/05 Another view of the pass through the mountains.
A mountain stream. I wonder if it tastes like Coors or Busch? Date: 05/20/05 A mountain stream. I wonder if it tastes like Coors or Busch?
This stream runs along the valley at Vail, Colorado. Date: 05/20/05 This stream runs along the valley at Vail, Colorado.
Vail in summer. Not a very busy time of year. Date: 05/20/05 Vail in summer. Not a very busy time of year.
The lift to some of the Vail slopes. Date: 05/20/05 The lift to some of the Vail slopes.
The clock "tower" in Vail. It matches the art print we brought back for our wall. Date: 05/20/05 The clock "tower" in Vail. It matches the art print we brought back for our wall.
Sam tried to throw a snowball at us, but it fell apart mid-flight. Date: 05/21/05 Sam tried to throw a snowball at us, but it fell apart mid-flight.
This snowball was a little better constructed. Date: 05/21/05 This snowball was a little better constructed.
Sam trying to nail me with a snowball, while Julie and Erika walk around a bit. Date: 05/21/05 Sam trying to nail me with a snowball, while Julie and Erika walk around a bit.
Sam and Erika having a snowball fight. Date: 05/21/05 Sam and Erika having a snowball fight.
Joe going for a walk in the snow. Date: 05/21/05 Joe going for a walk in the snow.
Erika 's ready to nail Joe with a snowball as he gathers up one to retaliate. Date: 05/21/05 Erika 's ready to nail Joe with a snowball as he gathers up one to retaliate.
Erika takes the first shot. Date: 05/21/05 Erika takes the first shot.
Erika's snowball is tiny. Joe's is the size of a softball. Hehehe. Date: 05/21/05 Erika's snowball is tiny. Joe's is the size of a softball. Hehehe.
Erika fell down...that's too bad. Date: 05/21/05 Erika fell down...that's too bad.
Must...get..away.. Date: 05/21/05 Must...get..away..
Ambush! Date: 05/21/05 Ambush!
Erika can't get away now. Date: 05/21/05 Erika can't get away now.
Joe just can't miss from this range. Date: 05/21/05 Joe just can't miss from this range.
Sam decides to get in on the action. Date: 05/21/05 Sam decides to get in on the action.
Erika and Joe call a truce. Date: 05/21/05 Erika and Joe call a truce.
Awwwww. Erika fall down again. Date: 05/21/05 Awwwww. Erika fall down again.
Erika making a snow angel. Date: 05/21/05 Erika making a snow angel.
And it turned out nicely. Date: 05/21/05 And it turned out nicely.
Hard to tell, but there are small snow-melt streams all through here, even under some of the snow. Date: 05/21/05 Hard to tell, but there are small snow-melt streams all through here, even under some of the snow.
Erika and Joe going for a walk in the mountains. Date: 05/21/05 Erika and Joe going for a walk in the mountains.
Why'd the fox cross the road? Date: 05/21/05 Why'd the fox cross the road?
To use the rest area, of course. Date: 05/21/05 To use the rest area, of course.
Maybe he needed to use the restroom. Date: 05/21/05 Maybe he needed to use the restroom.
Sam and Andrew doing their best Brittney Spears karaoke. Date: 05/21/05 Sam and Andrew doing their best Brittney Spears karaoke.
Joe and Erika doing their B-52s impression. I think we were boring Andrew. Date: 05/21/05 Joe and Erika doing their B-52s impression. I think we were boring Andrew.
Julie seems bored by our performance too. Date: 05/21/05 Julie seems bored by our performance too.
A hazy view of the mountains from Aunt Joann and Uncle Sandy's apartment. Date: 05/22/05 A hazy view of the mountains from Aunt Joann and Uncle Sandy's apartment.
They also have a great view of downtown. Date: 05/22/05 They also have a great view of downtown.
Aunt Joann and Uncle Sandy in their living room. Date: 05/22/05 Aunt Joann and Uncle Sandy in their living room.
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