The famous highway to the summit of Mount Blue Sky won’t open this summer as it gets upgraded, with a planned re-opening set for June in 2026.

Read more: https://gazette.com/life/iconic-road-up-colorado-14er-will-be-closed-this-summer/article_14e46204-71c7-49f6-9415-8321b44d66fd.html

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Located within view of the main trail up Mt. Bierstadt, the Sawtooth Ridge has a habit of luring inexperienced climbers into its rugged terrain, sometimes with disastrous consequences.https://zurl.co/aABV #MtBierstadt #MtBlueSky #Colorado 14ers #SAR

“Echo Lake”
Mount Blue Sky Recreational Area, Colorado.
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“Excuse Me, Sir? Others Would Like to Use the Bathrooms”
A mountain goat licking water and salt from the concrete outside pit toilets at Mount Blue Sky Recreational Area, Colorado.
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“Leap of Faith”
Young bighorn sheep jumping over snowmelt in the Mt Blue Sky recreational area in Colorado.
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“Quite the View”
A marmot on the rocks at 14,200ft elevation at Mt Blue Sky Recreation Area, Colorado.
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BREAKING: The Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway (the highest paved roadway in North America) will not open during 2025, according to a release from the Forest Service, due to a major reconstruction project. 🏔️🚗

However, you can still reach the summit by hiking, biking, or climbing from the Echo Lake area.

Read more: https://zurl.co/5GjF #news #colorado #14ers #mtbluesky

4 Colorado representatives introduced a bill to re-name Mt. Evans Wilderness to match the renamed Mt Blue Sky.

What do you think about the decision to change the name?

Personally, I think since native people requested it, it's the least we can do try to heal centuries of harm and mistrust.

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