Up at 10,000ft. Colorado Autumn. Video/Images

[sfarson]

Perhaps the autumn colors have yet to reach your locale. They're happening here up high. Took the KS to 10,000ft. on the way to lunch last week. Didn't take the direct route .

Brought the helmet cam and distilled 20 minutes of ride video to a reasonable 4:10. Wasn't easy. Can see the edge of the helmet upper right of the recording. Foo Fighter's "Everlong" accompanies as well as the exhaust note... especially noticeable at 3:04 of the vid. Images further below.

KS Autumn Lunch Ride Up High - Streaming Video

Can see where the recording starts on the map below. Didn't go to the top of Mt. Evans. Road closed for the season. Lunch in Idaho Springs.

Along the way, paused for a couple of Juniper Pass pics. Question: Do I need to tell you the K1200S is one sleek looking missile? Answer: No. Can see a splash of autumn colors...

Continental Divide is the backdrop. This side, water flows to the Gulf of Mexico. Other side - Pacific...

Looking down the road at the sister peaks of 14,270ft. Mt. Evans, with recent snow dusting their crowns...

Arrival at Echo Lake...

Arrival at one of my favorite deli's. Town sheriff lets me have this illegal VIP parking. Guess the Munich thing commands respect...

Idaho Springs is a town with an active, colorful, historic past. Mines dot the slopes surrounding the town. In 1896 this is how it looked as the ore teams gathered to head for the mines. Photographer must have had everyone, including the dog, assemble for the picture...

Had there not been a building in the way to the right, and if I could find a ladder, maybe I could put myself right where the photographer stood. So I borrowed some SUV's rear bumper to get closer. Regardless, the before and after does make one consider things, including life. And then go forth with gusto...

 

[nhlkats]

need to change my pants

 

[SNC1923]

As always, an interesting report, historical perspective, and great photos. I recommend never taking another shot the does NOT include your slick new ride. It's a beaut.

 

[PacWestGS]

Very Nice...

How come the mountain got smaller (A lot smaller) in the two pictures of town?

I'll be out there later this week (for a week), unfortunately in 4-wheels. (Going to Carbondale, Aspen, Leadville and Colorado Springs before heading home.)

 

[kreinke]

Exceptional Video. Iffin' you don't mind I put a linkie in Wisconsinmotorcycling.com's forums for the rabid Suzuki fanatics there to oggle.

 

[J Brase]

Very Nice...

How come the mountain got smaller (A lot smaller) in the two pictures of town?

Mining?

John

 

[mika]

Way to go. Now I am going to spend the morning thinking of this excellent video while trying to figure out how to get out of a lunch meeting, I already didn't want to go to, so that I can go riding instead. I really like it when you do this!

 

[sfarson]

As always, an interesting report, historical perspective, and great photos. I recommend never taking another shot the does NOT include your slick new ride. It's a beaut.

Thanks Tom... Does strike a pose well from certain angles. Used to have a '99KRS and sold it two years ago. Missed the BMW K, so picked this up a year ago, trading two for one. Consolidating the horses in the barn, and this stallion is worthy of consolidating to!

 

[Voni]

Another masterpeice!

We sure do appreciate your talents.

After watching the video with me, my grandson asked "Where's the guy?"

Voni
sMiling

 

[sfarson]

Very Nice...

How come the mountain got smaller (A lot smaller) in the two pictures of town?

I'll be out there later this week (for a week), unfortunately in 4-wheels. (Going to Carbondale, Aspen, Leadville and Colorado Springs before heading home.)

SFD... You're gonna hit the Aspen colors at a peak time. Have a great trip. If this hold a faint interest for you, try to see Kebler Pass south of Carbondale and McClure Pass, taking you to Crested Butte / Gunnison. Immense Aspen groves there.

With Idaho Springs down in the valley of Clear Creek, and the images looking east down the valley, the big "hills" are hidden from view. The topo above kinda shows the valley presence of I.S.

 

[sfarson]

Exceptional Video. Iffin' you don't mind I put a linkie in Wisconsinmotorcycling.com's forums for the rabid Suzuki fanatics there to oggle.

Thanks and no problemo!

 

[HFD190]

Super...

Thanks for sharing!

 

[RIDERR1150GSADV]

Very neat!

 

[dancogan]

WOW!

 

[Bud]

Wow, you had much better weather than I did in June of this year. The photo was taken on 103 the third week of June.

 

[Bud]

Noticed that we stopped our bikes at the exact same place to take this picture.

Check out the flat top tree in front of both of our bikes. You were a little closer to your bike than I was to mine.

 

[sfarson]

Oh yes... I remember your pic from 103 in June! Couldn't remember (or can tell) if it was snow or hail you faced that day. Regardless, an adventure eh?

 

[Bud]

Oh yes... I remember your pic from 103 in June! Couldn't remember (or can tell) if it was snow or hail you faced that day. Regardless, an adventure eh?

Yes it was an adventure.

I sure enjoyed seeing your video and remembering my ride that day. As a Colorado resident you get more chances to ride the mountains.

It was rain, sleet, snow and hail! But a great ride.

Would love to see more videos from your rides, if you get the chance. Good camera work combined with good music make it a pleasure to watch.

Thanks for posting.

 

[rlswim]

Sweeeet! I am hoping to base a trip out of Ft. Collins next summer to ride with a good friend. Your video makes me look forward to it! Thanks