The Triple By Pass run has been one that I’ve always wanted to do, yet it never seemed to work out for me to be able to go. With this years run honoring our good friend, Bruce Miller, I was excited to finally be going on this most fantastic run.

We had eleven we built rigs for the day. Covering 76 miles over 11 hours, we crossed three mountain passes; Italian Creek, Pearl and Taylor Pass in one day. Highest point being Pearl Pass at 12,705 ft. The weather was perfect, scenery fantastic and the company even better. It was a bit humbling for me to know that most of us on the trail that day had been wheeling together for almost 20 years. My good pal Ross did a fantastic job leading the group. Everyone was well set up for the trails and nice to get through the day with no mechanical issues.

Back at camp, my pal Nathaniel had a big pot of Slumgullion Spaghetti ready for us along with some delicious beer from his own brewery, Big Choice Brewery. We hung around the fire talking about Bruce and all the runs we have done with the club over the years. A great way to end a long day on the trail, and a great way to celebrate our good friend Bruce. Thanks to my pal Matt for letting me ride along for the day so I could take pics.

Enjoy!

Camp.

Evening sets in.

Matt.

Mike.

Nick and Jackson.

Typical Ige.

A fine sunset from camp.

Mornings warmth. Woke to a little bit of frost on the ground.

Aired down and ready for the day. We had a great group of rigs for the run. Everyone new what they were doing and our trail leader Ross kept a good pace for the day.

Some cool large boulders along this stretch of Italian Creek.

Starting to climb out of the forest.

Fine views!

Group shot.

A quick lunch break near the start of Pearl Pass.

We got to enjoy fantastic mountain views all day:). And we couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather.

Crossing a short section of shelf road.

My pal Matt taking in the views.

Jackson.

Ross watched on as we made our way through this short technical section.

They guy in the GX had to back up about a mile to let our group by.

Pearl Pass (12,705 ft).

Drooping down Pearl Pass on the Aspen side was pretty amazing. Spectacular views.

Some great views as we drop down towards Aspen.

Fun to now we’ve been hitting the trails for almost 20 years:).

Nice waterfall coming off Pearl Pass.

The little bit of pavement that we had to drive on for the day.

Aspens were just starting to turn.

Climbing up Taylor Pass.

Fine views as we neared the top of the pass.

Taylor Pass (11, 948ft).

Good views of Taylor park from the top of the pass.

Dropping down Taylor Pass.

The tough part of Taylor Pass. Wyatt helped spot everyone through this creek crossing.

Almost to the end of the trail. Chris pulled over to let a side by side get by only to get a little to close to the edge. A quick tug with the rope and he was back on the road.

Evening light in Taylor Park. Our friend Nathaniel from Big Choice Brewery had dinner and some delicious Big Choice beer. We hung out around the fire for a bit then crashed.

Morning light on Cottonwood Pass.

Spotted four moose just below the pass.

The t-shirt for this years run.