Westward 2013 – Part 2 (8/11 – Burro Racing, Four Mile Creek, Aspen)

Vaughan and Brooks decided to ride another section of Four Mile Creek today while I went back into town for more of the Gold Rush Days celebration.  The day started with Burro Racing, then a re-enactment of a shoot-out at the Lariat Saloon from 1882, then toilet seat racing (which I skipped).

We all (Brooks and Sally included) piled in the Jeep and took a drive over Independence Pass to Aspen to see Vaughan’s friends from the Colorado 500 (the ride he went on last year).  Had a nice dinner at the Hickory House before making it back through Independence Pass before dark.  You really don’t want to make that drive at night.  There are places it will not let 2 cars pass and a cliff on my side.

Burro Racing - the burros must carry a 33 lb sack filled with mining gear and the person must run along beside for 13.5 miles.

There were 48 entries but the race takes over 2 hours so I never got to see the winner.

The fellow in the middle next to the sheriff is the one they are going to hang.

 This is from Vaughan & Brooks ride on Four Mile Creek.

 and back over Independence Pass to Aspen.

 Who of you have seen Aspen without the snow?

and back off of Independence Pass at sunset.