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Colorado’s Amazing Kebler Pass

Kebler Pass, located just west of Crested Butte, is home to one of the largest aspen tree groves in the United States. This forest has been tested and found to be a clonal colony. It grows from a single root system and is a single living organism. Wow! It is the largest living entity in…

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Kebler Pass, located just west of Crested Butte, is home to one of the largest aspen tree groves in the United States. This forest has been tested and found to be a clonal colony. It grows from a single root system and is a single living organism. Wow! It is the largest living entity in the state of Colorado and one of the largest in the world.

Following are the colorful autumn images to prove it which I captured just over a week ago.

Fall colors and fresh snow have arrived at Kebler Pass in the Gunnison National Forest, Colorado

As you can see, the colors were a mix of yellows, golds, magentas, oranges and waning greens.

Recent snows added some contrast to the autumn palette.

Fall colors have arrived at Lost Lake the Gunnison National Forest, Colorado

It was quite a day, Maroon Bells first thing in the morning, McClure Pass at mid day and Kebler Pass, late afternoon.

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15 responses to “Colorado’s Amazing Kebler Pass”

  1. John Avatar
    John

    So many beautiful photos, well done! I had no idea that trees can grow like this, amazing!

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    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar
      Michael Andrew Just

      Thanks John. It is an amazing phenomenon of nature

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      1. John Avatar
        John

        You’re welcome.

  2. niasunset Avatar
    niasunset

    so beautiful, Thank you, Love, nia

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    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar
      Michael Andrew Just

      Thanks Nia and you’re welcome!

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  3. katelon Avatar
    katelon

    These are absolutely stunning Michael. I can feel how awesome and wondrous the experience must have been for you to have been in the presence of such beauty!

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    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar
      Michael Andrew Just

      These scenes did take my breathe away!

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  4. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Stunning landscapes, Mike!

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    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar
      Michael Andrew Just

      Thanks Eliza!

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  5. neihtn2012 Avatar
    neihtn2012

    So beautiful, a real treat for us to view!

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    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar
      Michael Andrew Just

      That day was one of my most memorable days not only in photography but in just plain enjoying nature!

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  6. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Wow, just wow….

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    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar
      Michael Andrew Just

      That’s what I kept saying after I drove around another bend

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  7. Laura Bloomsbury Avatar
    Laura Bloomsbury

    the clarity of rock formations in your captures are a joy to behold – contrast that with your ICMs and I have to use that overused term “wow”

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    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar
      Michael Andrew Just

      Thanks Laura. I really appreciate your comment!

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