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by Roger Young, © San Juan Publishing for Silverton Magazine
Story by Kathryn Retzler
Silverton, Colorado—They come alone...or
in caravans, then join up—convening in a sort of modern day gypsy
encampment. Then they’re off again, singly or in groups, winding around
and across the mountains like colorful beads in a never-ending
necklace.
Their ride is often
rugged, the scenery they traverse even more so. But
jeepers tend to be a hearty bunch, convivial, adventuresome, and ready
for anything, regardless of weather or terrain.
They come alone...or in caravans, then join up—convening in a sort of modern day gypsy encampment. Then they’re off again, singly or in groups, winding around and across the mountains like colorful beads in a never-ending necklace.
Their ride is often rugged, the scenery they traverse even more so. But jeepers tend to be a hearty bunch, convivial, adventuresome, and ready for anything, regardless of weather or terrain.
Silverton and the San Juans are particularly suited to four-wheeling adventure. Hard rock history is rife here, with lots of mining relics and ghost towns to explore. Scenery, including wildflowers, waterfalls, and spearing, snow-capped mountains, is drop-dead gorgeous. The air is crisp and clear, a definite respite for urban refugees. The level of driving skill (and passenger patience) required goes from “sit back and relax” to “hair-raising, hang-on-to-the-roll-bar scary.” Even so, regardless of how high you go or how rugged it gets, jeeping in historic mining country is a great experience!