After a day of doing chores, we packed up Snee Oosh and drove west into the front range on Interstate 70. This was the first time that the RV was put to the test of sustained mountain climbing. Mile after mile of going up at the speed of 40 mph. I kept an eye on the water temp and was very please to see it hovering around 202. I’m sure this was due to the cool weather. While crossing the small mountain ranges in California, it ran about 209. We finally spotted the twin tunnel entries going under Loveland Pass. The tunnel is at 11,185 while the old over-the-pass highway is 800 feet higher. We were rewarded after the two-mile tunnel with the long downhill run to Dillon Lake. 12,000 foot ridges dusted with snow reminded me that winter was knocking of the door.
We drove all around the huge lake trying to find a campground that was open since it was after the season. We set up camp at Heaton Bay by lowering the awning and bringing out the lounge chairs. Nice camp!!
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