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Crossing the Continental Divide: Hayden/Wolf Creek Passes

  By Chris Rodriguez | June 11, 2009 - 7:00 am |
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One of the more direct and popular ways to cross the Rocky Mountains is over the Wolf Creek Pass.  In this entry about safely crossing the mountains of Colorado, I’ll point out how to accomplish this.  As before, with my previous La Veta Pass entry, I’ll assume the flight is coming from east to west (right to left on the map). Continue reading →

Crossing the Continental Divide: La Veta Pass

  By Chris Rodriguez | June 5, 2009 - 7:00 am |
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In my continuing educational series of crossing the Rocky Mountains, up next is the southern route over La Veta, La Manga, and Cumbres passes.  This is one of the safest, and lowest ways over the Continental Divide.  First, here’s a look at the route itself:

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