Columbine boasts a population of 7 people. It has a dozen or so cabin rents, a store that opens ad hoc & RV Park. It does however sit in a stunning location, at the highest point of the pass (8,500ft) before the long undulating descent to Steamboat Strings. At this time of year, the place is popular with hikes (autumn colours esp. the aspen, are stunning, fishing & moose hunting with bow & arrow! A licensed hunter is allowed one elk kill a year. Two such guys had transported a large container to create their hunt HQ – providing s home, a butchers & meat storage. Their hunt includes 2 hrs at dawn & 2 at dusk – that’s it.
Today, I have to report a painful spill & little bike damage. Hahn’s Peak Roadhouse were advertising breakfast, so called in. They were not, so I left. Whilst inside, some guys had strung a thin reinforced cable across the exit to guide horses from the fields to a paddock. Needless to say, I rode straight into the cable, which flipped both me & the bike. The manager in charge went into claim defence mode, quite unhelpful- not even a cup of tea!
I managed my way to Clark, 10 miles on & had a pleasant lunch & a nice chat with the Greyhound buddies, Chis & bros Allan. Just what I needed.
On to Steamboat Springs down through wide, green valleys.
Since leaving the desert, the light has changed – colours are brighter, more vivid.
John's Epic Cycle Adventures 
Hi John glad u.r.okay after your spill. Unhelpful manager can advertise breakfast but not danger of cable. Nice to hear voice at the greyhound great pics over the last weak keep on rolling by for now Dave.
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Too true. She just wanted my gone do ass not to be embarrassed in front of her customers. Hopefully sorted Garmin today-will find out soon enough. Tomorrow will be continuing south through Colorado.
Cheers
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