FIVE PICTURE FRIDAY! - Velocity Basin

Taken July 31, 2025

Take a wrong turn north of Silverton, Colorado and you may find a spectacular dead end road leading into the wilderness. At the end lies Velocity Basin, a classic alpine couloir where avalanche-prone peaks topping 13,000 feet curl around you. Shards of weather-worn rock embrace a glacial lake, decorated by wildflowers and struggling evergreens. Snow lingers throughout the summer, marking time until access to the basin becomes impossible. But for a few short weeks, trails invite exploration for those hardy enough to climb out of the 2,000 foot amphitheater of stone and sky.

About “Five Picture Friday”

Every other Friday, I produce a short photo-essay on an interesting location. I try to capture the essence of the place, distilled down into a few images. It’s a fun way to practice my photography, and I hope you enjoy a little armchair travel!

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All content and opinions are solely those of the author (Jack), and not representative of my employer, former employers, clients, anyone in Congress, my family, former college roommates, Baptists, the good citizens of Colorado, or my dog Mabel.