Leadville, United States

... miles to the molybdenum mine on Climax Mountain. We went from 10,200 feet to over 11,200 feet on the 11 mile ride. Leadville is the highest incorporated municipality in the US. I talked to two brothers staying at the Christie Lodge in Avon, CO where we're ...

... the stars, through the cold, crisp winter air were twinkling for me. Now, when I look back it seems ironic that I finally made this move from, of all places, Leadville. I feel asleep that night with visions of giggling Honduran children dancing in my head.

... time slapped on as 1987 is because that was the year I was born. Lived here all my life... This is the highest city in the United States, at 10,200 feet above sea level. I'm right next to the highest mountain in Colorado, Mt. Elbert. I have a lot of ...

So, after getting up and debating a couple different locations, I finally settled on heading towards Leadville for my night of camping.  I knew I wanted to find a place that I could hike in, pitch my tent near treeline, and enjoy great views before ...