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Ophir and Engineer Passes
Ophir Pass and Engineer Passes
We traverses Ophir in both directions. Fairly easier going east to west, but a bit tougher going west to east as you hit some deep depressions in the shale rock going uphill.
While on top of Engineer Pass, another early Autumn snow squall moved in and clouded over the view. Great scenery nonetheless.
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Imogene Pass at 13,144 feet
Imogene Pass is the second highest traversable pass (by automobile) in Colorado. Its at 13,144 feet. Once again, clouds rolled in at the summit. It is a bit easier going the Telluride to Ouray direction as near the top on the Ouray side, there are some deep depressions and mogul like bumps. This was the last pass on the first day. We began it at around 3:00pm, so we had to hustle to beat the loss of daylight.