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Winter backcountry adventure in San Juan Mountains of Colorado

Pavel and I left on Friday after work and drove to Ouray, where we stayed with Jack. We spent next two days snowshoeing and building an igloo. It was an amazing experience, full of ups and downs, with a very happy ending. Thank you Pavel and Jack. You guys are awesome!

 

We built an igloo from scratch in 8 hours

The entrance tunnel

We are sooooo happy here! (photo taken by Pavel)

Our 9 foot wide, 6 foot tall igloo.

Melting snow for drinking water, tea, and meals. (photo taken by Pavel)

You cannot see the 40 lb backpack from here, but believe me, it's there. (photo taken by Pavel)

A panorama of Ouray, a very lovely town of 2000.

Looking north from Red Mountain pass in San Juan Mtns.

         

I think this is Ironton mine. I love this place.

Silverton

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Pavel in Silverton.