Ghosts at old mining boom towns are worth the pass (if you’re up for an adventure)

The 1870s around Silverton and Ouray Colorado were a boom with silver and gold speculators.  If you're an adventuring type (and have the right vehicle, or enjoy the long hike) the history, views and treasures you'll see in the mountains around this area never seem to end.  There are remains of old mines and old …

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Not recommended for anyone afraid of heights. What?

Tomichi Pass, takes us to a site of an old mining town.  The town had a population of 1500 during the boom years of the 1880s. The silver crash of 1893 brought an end to the town. In 1896 a few prospectors returned, but most were killed in 1899 when a snowslide destroyed the town. …

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