Following the Colorado River to Its Source | A Forgotten Hike in RMNP скачать в хорошем качестве

Following the Colorado River to Its Source | A Forgotten Hike in RMNP

Where does the mighty Colorado River begin? In this video, we hike deep into the wilderness of Rocky Mountain National Park to find out. Join nature photographer and author Erik Stensland on a 14.5-mile round-trip journey to the river’s source, hidden high in the Never Summer Mountains at La Poudre Pass. Along the way, we explore lush forests, the ghost town of Lulu City, the dramatic cliffs of Little Yellowstone, and the historic Grand Ditch. Discover how this small alpine spring becomes the lifeblood of the American West—supplying water to 40 million people across cities like Las Vegas, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and San Diego. You’ll learn about the geology of the region, the history of human impact, and the serious challenges now facing this iconic river due to climate change, drought, and overuse. 🌄 Hike Highlights Include: Colorado River Trailhead Lulu City (historic mining site) Little Yellowstone Canyon The Grand Ditch (19th-century water diversion project) La Poudre Pass and the source of the Colorado River 📘 Plan Your Hike: This route is featured in Erik's guidebook Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park: The Essential Guide. You can get your copy here: https://www.rockytrailpress.com/produ... 👍 If you enjoy this kind of in-depth adventure and want more videos about hiking, nature, and the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park, like, comment, and subscribe!    • Rocky Mountain National Park   LEARN ABOUT ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK: 🌲Learn everything you want to know about Rocky Mountain National Park at my website: https://www.RockyMountainNationalPark... 🖺 Article: "What you absolutely need to know about Rocky Mountain National Park". https://www.rockymountainnationalpark... 🏔 Prepare for high elevation:    • 5 keys for staying healthy at altitude in ...   🌳What you need to know about hiking in Rocky: https://www.rockymountainnationalpark... 🐶 Learn about dogs in Rocky Mountain National Park: https://www.rockymountainnationalpark... ABOUT ME: 📸 My photos of Rocky Mountain National Park can be found at: https://www.ImagesofRMNP.com 📖 All of my books, calendars and notecards can be found at: https://www.RockyTrailPress.com 🌐 My personal website is: https://www.ErikStensland.com 🎨 My gallery in Estes Park is located at: 203 Park Lane. For times and details visit: https://www.imagesofrmnp.com/page/Est...