February 28, 2025

Norwood

We were going to go hike the Escarpment Trail, but when we got there it was obvious it was too muddy and still had some snow. It was quite warm so there was melting everywhere. So we dropped off the hill and turned toward Norwood when we hit the “nut” road. Doggone Telluride negatively affects so much in this area…from the airport to the road congestion. And, the majority of them seem to be in a huge hurry. Speed limits are not even suggestions to them. No wonder there are so many fatalities on that road. So, it’s gotten rare for us to travel that road. Also, after working so much in that community, I have no desire to even visit the place. It was my least favorite place to work insurance claims. Even Aspen and Crested Butte were much more pleasant. 

Anyway, we ended up going up around Miramonte and over into Dry Creek Basin. It was dry all the way and lots of open water on the lake. We saw some elk and deer and several bald eagles.  It was a nice bluebird day…other than the road from Placerville to Montrose. Sony RX10 IV