Some winter camping and ski touring of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Over President’s Day weekend, someone and I wanted to take advantage of the time off to see a place where we had never been before.

In this case, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Not as wide or as deep as other canyons, the canyon is noted more for the sheer force of the Gunnison River moving its way through the narrow and steep walls.

Part of the allure of camping here in winter is that the National Park Service closes the main road and grooms it for cross country skiing.

Skiing the twelve miles round trip of the road would prove to be an excellent way to see the park.

The trip started by us arriving around 4pm at the camp ground.   The very full campground….  😮

Apparently the local boy scout troop was having their annual Klondike Derby.

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