Mosquito Pass
There once was a town called Mosquito.
Supposedly it got it's name in a strange way. It seems the miners could not
decide on a name so they closed the ledger and went home to think about it. When
they next met, the secretary opened the ledger and found a smashed mosquito in
the blank spot they had left for the towns name. They all agreed they should
call the town Mosquito. Lot's of interesting things to see if you come in from
Alma. Buckskin Joe's, an arrastra, and an interesting cemetery.
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And you think you have a tough job! |
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Part way up the road from the East. |
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Looking down at the London Mine. |
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Proof I really got there. (For Joan - She thought I was goofing off. |
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Looking around from the top. |
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I tired to get over this pass in my
jeep for four years before I finally made it. Snowed in most of the time. Not for the faint of heart
and certainly a 4x4 road.
A reader writes -
Hey, Rocky! Great pics of the wonderful state of Colorado and Mosquito pass. I have been to the top from Leadville quite a few times but have never been able to make it down the east side because of snow. I will keep trying though! Keep up the good work on the website!
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