The drive up Mt. Evans was slowed by a bike race to the top and by clouds all the way to the top.

but, we found a place to view these Yellow-bellied Marmots up close!

and we saw this very cute Pika gathering food for its nest.

Polly near the summit of Mt. Evans.

there were a few patches of cold snow near the road

cyclists crossing the finish line at the summit

looking west from near the summit of Mt. Evans

our guide starts the tour of the Phoenix Gold Mine at Idaho Springs, CO

this table sorts the gold dust from the sandstone

on 4WD Shrine Pass Road between Exit 190 on I-70 and Redcliff, CO. View west toward Mt. of the Holy Cross (14,005). The wildflowers were abundant, as were the washouts, mud, and bumps! FUN!!