My mountain goat experience. 4th of July weekend, every year...
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
There are several herds of mountain goats on the top of Mt Evans. A narrow, dangerous, road takes you to the top above timberline. In the middle of Summer the roads can have sheets of ice. The temp can be zero, We've seen wind speeds of 80mph. Once it was so bad the lead goat got to the top and turned back around and headed down. The goats go there to eat the minerals in the soil. They see people every day and walk within touching distance. It's a unique experience. There's an old burned down stone building. They climb it like a jungle gym.
There are also big horn sheep, rock pica....even lady bugs.
I believe it's still the highest paved road in North America.
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9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoA few more pics.....
This bird is gathering goat hair to build a nest.
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