Early November Tomboy Road Hike

With the leaves gone and the snow across the valley deep on the ski mountain, Cindy and I took off for a quick after-school hike up Tomboy Road, not knowing what to expect beneath our feet.  To our surprise, the road conditions were excellent, save for a few slick patches of lingering ice.  Within minutes, we both found ourselves shedding a layer or two, and quickly climbed above the town for some outstanding vistas.  With temperatures epected to peak near 60 degrees by midweek, there looks to be a few more of these pleasant hikes left!

South to Ski Area: 2/3 of the Telluride Ski Resort is covered with natural snow. In the upper right of the image is L to R Bushwacker, Mammoth, Joint Point, Spiral Stairs and Upper/Lower Plunge. Bear Creek lies below Revelation Bowl, which is visible only to the trained eye.

Ajax and Ingram: Looking west to the end of the canyon from Tomboy Road. Ajax, Ingram Falls and Bridal Veil Falls (both frozen) stand proud, absorbing the late afternoon sunshine. November 2, 2009.

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