BBQ Run to Steamboat Springs

The gang left Red Rocks Grill on with Mikey helping to lead the way up I-70 en route to Berthoud Pass

2009-02-11T13:07:26Z

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The gang left Red Rocks Grill on with Mikey helping to lead the way up I-70 en route to Berthoud Pass

Once we arrived, it was picture taking time for a few more folks gathering Passbagger 50 souvenirs. Temps were in the mid 60's and blue skies with only a hint of clouds.

2009-06-26T00:49:42Z

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Once we arrived, it was picture taking time for a few more folks gathering Passbagger 50 souvenirs. Temps were in the mid 60's and blue skies with only a hint of clouds.

After a quick breather, folks checked their gear and readied their mounts for the next leg to to the top.

2009-02-11T13:04:35Z

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After a quick breather, folks checked their gear and readied their mounts for the next leg to to the top.

Through Grand Lake, traffic was a bit heavy at times, what with everyone trying to escape the heat. Gary led for a bit of the way.

2009-02-11T13:07:08Z

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Through Grand Lake, traffic was a bit heavy at times, what with everyone trying to escape the heat. Gary led for a bit of the way.

Chuck (with his new GS) and Mikey with Pat and others taken up the tail end of the ride

2009-02-11T13:05:56Z

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Chuck (with his new GS) and Mikey with Pat and others taken up the tail end of the ride

Yes, that's a Great Dane in the back of that VW bug!

2009-02-11T13:04:28Z

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Yes, that's a Great Dane in the back of that VW bug!

Pulling into Kremling, they were celebrating some sort of Town Holiday...

2009-06-26T00:54:10Z

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Pulling into Kremling, they were celebrating some sort of Town Holiday...

Mike O at the base of Rabbit Ear's Pass. Once again, lots of Passbagger pics being snapped.

2009-06-26T00:47:42Z

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Mike O at the base of Rabbit Ear's Pass. Once again, lots of Passbagger pics being snapped.

Heading up Rabbit Ears pass...single file and we're all doing the speed limit (at least we're trying;)

2009-02-11T13:04:38Z

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Heading up Rabbit Ears pass...single file and we're all doing the speed limit (at least we're trying;)

Mike O and Gary chatting over how SLOOWWWW the pace was to this point...

2009-02-11T13:04:40Z

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Mike O and Gary chatting over how SLOOWWWW the pace was to this point...

More Passbagger photo shoot time. This is REALLLLYYY slowing us up. I'm beginning to wonder if we're gonna make it in time for lunch!

2009-02-11T13:06:08Z

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More Passbagger photo shoot time. This is REALLLLYYY slowing us up. I'm beginning to wonder if we're gonna make it in time for lunch!

Gary is thinking about walking to Steamboat then realizes it's a bit farther than it looks!

2009-02-11T13:05:38Z

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Gary is thinking about walking to Steamboat then realizes it's a bit farther than it looks!

Chuck and Mikey....

2009-02-11T13:06:25Z

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Chuck and Mikey....

And another photo op...Yes, we believe you, Mikey...and you have the photo to prove it now.

2009-02-11T13:06:42Z

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And another photo op...Yes, we believe you, Mikey...and you have the photo to prove it now.

Up the final leg of Rabbit Ears Pass...We can smell the BBQ already.

2009-02-11T13:06:11Z

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Up the final leg of Rabbit Ears Pass...We can smell the BBQ already.

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2009-02-11T13:05:31Z

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At the top, one of the most picturesque valleys of any pass...

2009-02-11T13:06:19Z

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At the top, one of the most picturesque valleys of any pass...

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2009-02-11T13:07:59Z

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Ahhh...the decline into Steamboat Springs.

2009-06-26T00:53:58Z

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Ahhh...the decline into Steamboat Springs.

And the house I'd like to own. What a view they must have.

2009-06-26T00:50:30Z

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And the house I'd like to own. What a view they must have.

Mikey screaming into the back side of Steamboat.

2009-02-11T13:01:19Z

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Mikey screaming into the back side of Steamboat.

And Charles giving Mikey a hand cleaning his shield.

2009-02-11T13:04:48Z

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And Charles giving Mikey a hand cleaning his shield.

And we've finally arrived. Time to shed the gear and inspect the menu

2009-02-11T13:05:58Z

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And we've finally arrived. Time to shed the gear and inspect the menu

The final destination...The place was packed since it turns out there was a national Ford Mustang meet and part of Main St. was closed.

2009-06-26T00:52:44Z

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The final destination...The place was packed since it turns out there was a national Ford Mustang meet and part of Main St. was closed.

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2009-02-11T13:04:35Z

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We find the choices are abundant and order up eats and treats...

2009-06-26T00:56:02Z

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We find the choices are abundant and order up eats and treats...

and pick a shady spot waiting for food to arrive.

2009-06-26T01:00:12Z

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and pick a shady spot waiting for food to arrive.

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2009-06-26T00:45:40Z

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Judy telling Pat that he needs to speed up if he wants to catch her on the road;)

2009-02-11T13:06:27Z

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Judy telling Pat that he needs to speed up if he wants to catch her on the road;)

Ahhh....chillin' out. Mike O and Gary.

2009-02-11T13:04:33Z

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Ahhh....chillin' out. Mike O and Gary.

Heading back towards Kremling via Co-131

2009-02-11T13:07:39Z

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Heading back towards Kremling via Co-131

The clouds start to roll in. Temps drop and...

2009-02-11T13:07:07Z

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The clouds start to roll in. Temps drop and...

the rain began. Time to don the rain gear.

2009-02-11T13:05:41Z

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the rain began. Time to don the rain gear.

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2009-06-26T00:53:20Z

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A quick stop in Silverthorne and we learn that I-70 east and west bound are closed, so we use this as an excuse to Hwy 9 over Hoosier Pass to get home.

2009-02-11T13:03:38Z

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A quick stop in Silverthorne and we learn that I-70 east and west bound are closed, so we use this as an excuse to Hwy 9 over Hoosier Pass to get home.

On the down side of Kenosha Pass we're held up by this pokey slow Ferrari. You'd think that an Italian Red Race Breed car wouldn't be holding up traffic...

2009-02-11T13:04:32Z

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On the down side of Kenosha Pass we're held up by this pokey slow Ferrari. You'd think that an Italian Red Race Breed car wouldn't be holding up traffic...

Justing poking along...

2009-02-11T13:04:48Z

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Justing poking along...

Until we finally get to pass him and complete the ride home. All in all a very nice (albeit longer than expected) ride for BBQ...

2009-02-11T13:06:35Z

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Until we finally get to pass him and complete the ride home. All in all a very nice (albeit longer than expected) ride for BBQ...