Tread Lightly
by KiKitC
Take only photos, leave no trace...
It goes without saying, to protect our natural areas, stay on maintained trails. Driving on delicate areas destroys wildlife, which in turn contributes to soil erosion in vast areas and causes a chain reaction of natural destruction. There's plenty of off-roads trails here...use them.
Any garbage you create while out on the tral, carry out with you. It is unsightly and attracts wild animals to places that tourists congregate.
There is a very strong non-profit organization that works with outdoor enthusiasts to educate and promote "non-invasive" outdoor use. For more on the Tread Lightly philospohy and how you can help protect our mother earth...visit the Tread Lightly.org
Vehicle Safety Tips
by KiKitC
The following tips may seem second nature to some...but in case you were wondering...
(courtesy of the OHV Colorado/Tread Lightly informational brochure for Colorado Trails)
* Four-wheel drive and high-clearance vehicles are recommended in many places
* Uphill traffic has the right of way but common courtesy works best
* Loose gravel and rocks can be found on many routes. Please drive slowly and in control at all times.
* Drive slowly around blind turns and near other traffic
* Do not park where you will obstruct the road
Historic Downtown
by goingsolo
Ouray's downtown is designated a National Historic District. The Ouray Chamber Resort Association provides a walking tour of downtown Ouray and explains the towns mining history and turn of the century architecture. Walking through town on a cold November morning.
Warm clothing
by GrumpynAM
Always bring along a warm jacket or sweater in the summer. The weather in the mountains can change rapidly. It can be sunny and warm and 10 minutes later cold, cloudy and rainy. Since you cannot see the clouds moving in you can really be caught off guard. Camera with extra memory cards or lots of film, extra batteries, telephoto lens, tripod.
Bachelor Mine tour
by goingsolo
In 1884, three bachelors discovered silver near Ouray. The mine later produced $90 million in silver. The tour leads you through the mine on a mine train with real miners as guides. There's also an opportunity to pan for gold.
1 mi north of Ouray on Hwy 550 and turn right on CR 14
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Mineral Point
Stay on the Trails
Staging area...get your map here
Climbing and climbing
