Last day :
I woke up feeling refreshed.
In retrospect the day before was one of my best riding experiences ever. I was with two very capable riders, in Colorado ( my favorite) and I was riding a wonderful motorcycle . I'm in great health and no one or no bike was hurt while riding some of the hardest trails of my life. That's what I wanted when this trip was planned and that's what Colorado gave me. I could of done without the hail but that just adds to the adventure.
John had packed his camp the day before. On this day, Sam and myself packed our things and placed them on the bikes.
We made it to John's cabin and finished up the packing. I was on reserve so I headed to get some gas. No gas ! ! Pumps are down and no suggestions from the owners of when they could be back on. I made a quick call to Sam and told him he might have to get some gas from someone at the cabins.
We had to make it to Gunnison or Buena Vista for gas.
Sam acquired some free gas from a fellow rider. It was only a couple of gallons so we had to be careful with our right hands. The decision was made to go to Gunnison since it's mostly downhill to get there.
We made it !
and we get to eat at the Power gas station too.
After a nice brunch we went west on hwy 50 and then south on hwy 149.
Hwy 149 was another fantastic surprise ride. In readable views all around and for many miles. It was really overwhelming at times. We passed Lake City and missed some rains by having coffee in Crede. John was also able to visit a rock show ( not music, actual rocks) he had been looking at rocks all week but the ones that interested him where under glass at a mine in Crede; go figure.
Well, 149 to 160; west on 160 to Pagosa Springs.
We rode to the truck and put the bikes on the trailer. All our wet and stinky stuff went on the back of the truck and we headed to a hotel for the night . After a nice shower Sam and me went to where it all started , Pagosa Brewing company. Had another delicious meal and another flight of beers.
Next morning we drove to Texas without incident .