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Another angle of the herd from above. Photos to follow. What do you think they think of us intruding in their homes? Wonder, curiosity, annoyance?

Boom! What a sight to see at over 11,000 ft. These Colorado Mountain Goats are perhaps one of the more inquisitive animals and wildlife you will see sometime, and boy do I wish I had an extra set of legs like them. They make it look so easy… sigh

The climb begins. Like ants on a mission we began to hobble up the steep slopes of rock and slate to reach the peak of Grays.

This shot is one of my favorites to date. A great play on scale and detail, and a sense of what the task was to come.

Suddenly coming around the corner our task for the day was in view. Grays and Torreys towering over us like to giant pillars of light shedding their evening slumber. In the next few thousand feet I perhaps got one of my favorite photos to date.

It was a perfect Colorado Summer day in August. Wildflowers dotted the landscape like dollops of paint on an artists clothes.

With good friends and in good company it was sure to be a very good day of climbing. Sun was beginning to illuminate the world around us after our 5 am start.

What do you think bro was thinking?

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What is interesting is there is not a whole lot I could find on the avalanche tragedy. So if you could point me in the right direction I would love it.

The Silver Market Crash of 1893 stopped most of the mining activity in the Clear Creek Canyon leading to the abandonment of the site.

There is a small graveyard father up the road where 25 members of the old mining community are buried.

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Beyond the basic staples of tea, coffee, sugar, and flour, Selak also offered canned goods such as dried fruits, spices, molasses, and more. This comprehensive range of products made Selak a popular destination for travelers seeking essential supplies and refreshments during their journeys.

A newspaper advertisement from the late nineteenth century shows products that were available at the store, including fabrics, notions (sewing supplies), hats, shoes, laundry soap, “toilet soaps,” medications, tobacco and cigars, hardware, and a diverse selection of groceries.

Prior to the establishment of the Town of Granby, the Selak site played a significant role in the lives of the area’s pioneers. It served as a vital stopover for weary travelers, offering a range of essential services.

The Selaks came to the United States from Bohemia (Czech Republic) in 1849. The Selaks eventually made their way to the townsite and established the general store in 1882.