Up and Over Hope Pass-The TransRockies Run-Part 2

The TransRockies is a 6 day stage race in the mountains of Colorado from Buena Vista to Beaver Creek. It covers 120 miles, and includes 20k feet of vertical gain. I'd never done anything like this before, and I completely underestimated how difficult it would be. YIKES!
In this episode, we run up and over the legendary Hope Pass near Leadville, and finish at beautiful Twin Lakes. Stage 3 is a 25 mile run to historic Camp Hale, birthplace of the 10th Mountain Division. My hips are better, but everything else hurts. Onward!
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[@duzer]

Have any of you been to Leadville? Such a stunning area. Even though this race whooped my ass, I looked forward to each new day...mostly for the treats at the aid stations.

[@Dora-bmrwarrior]

Oh yes, been to LV many times. I used to live in "neighboring" Fairplay and know the areas well. Wish I could turn back the clock of aging time (lo) in order to consider doing that Run. Great video as always! Thank you so much.

[@specialkCU]

Leadville 50. Amazing views. Hoping for the 100 next year.

[@GregHoke]

My girl friend and I hitch hiked through Colorado back in '71 or '72. Some friends drove us to Rocky Mountain National Park and we went hitch hiked from there to the west coast and back to the east coast through Canada. A cop escorted us out of Leadville so we never got to see much of it. "We don't want your kind around these parts." Ah, the memories! That girl friend and I got married about 5 years later and eventually raised two boys, aged 28 (today!) and 41. My wife and I can go back to any part of that trip and bask in the memories. Leadville is kind of a blank. Ouray was more memorable.

[@eddog6666]

Did you know that Colorado holds the world record for the highest freeway tunnel? It’s the esinhower Memorial tunnel I-70. It’s at 11,120 feet.

[@laurisoza]

I have to say, I’ve watched quite a few videos on this years Trans Rockies run and by far... yours are the best. Best content, best music, most entertaining, informative AND FUN. Love your energy and positivity. Usually I wait til the end of the day to watch a new RVD video but glad I decided to take a work break and watch. Definitely rejuvenating. Thaaaaank yoooouuuu!!!!!

[@duzer]

Awww, thank you Lauri!!

[@BigRon092]

Duze! Nice vid! Btw, liked the part about the 10th Mountain Infantry Division. On my mom's side of the family, they're from Finland, and they settled in northern Michigan to mine iron ore. Grandma's brother, George Maki, was in that division. They pushed the Japanese out of the Aleutian Islands, and then they fought in Italy. My uncle's claim to fame is that he got to drive General Patton around. He knew the guys who started the ski industry in Vail and Aspen, and after the war he toured with the Sportsmens' Show as a professional skiier. All grandma's brothers were into skiing, and I figured that I'd be a natural. Tried cross country, and fell an awful lot, hard too, and gave it up. ROFL!!!! Best wishes on the rest of the run!

[@duzer]

BigRon092 very cool! Thanks for sharing your family’s history!

[@TheBackyardBarnabee]

Man Ryan, I never heard of this race before but it's amazing! Colorado rocks! Totally am going to look into it for next year!

[@duzer]

It's an incredible event, I loved it!

[@apinanraivo100]

Colorado is a beautiful state.

[@katiej8143]

I love your videos. Reminds me of my love for the outdoors and for the challenge of running. Makes me happy! I appreciate you!

[@duzer]

Katie J thank you!! Running+outdoors=happiness

[@dimrub]

It's incredible that you end up so close to the podium, while spending so much time at the aid stations - and filming as well! Good job. Also for switching to the system that makes sense - the metric one!

[@duzer]

Glad I could make you happy with some metric measurements :)

[@craigelliott12]

Hey Ryan , another great video , getting stoked on your stoke ... Your positivity is infectious as always ..... Run and enjoy !!!

[@duzer]

Thanks Craig!

[@positivegradient]

USA has the best scenery. To have this expanse of pristine land to explore must be amazing. If only I could do it.

[@duzer]

I feel pretty lucky to live here

[@positivegradient]

A new Ryan video always makes me happy!

[@duzer]

yay!

[@pauljohnson800]

Another great video. Not sure why you don’t have a million subs.

[@duzer]

Tell one million of your closest friends to sub!! haha, I'm working on it, slow process, but I love it

[@caseylin1296]

Another great video!!... but I kept thinking omg please no bears!!!!

[@duzer]

No bears luckily!

[@05RSnazzy]

Man, keep being awesome!

[@duzer]

I'll try

[@marlinweekley51]

Did Leadville Trail marathon 2017. Was planning on hiking hope pass in couple weeks - what an amazingly timely video! Thanks and great job 👍

[@duzer]

It's worth the hike up there!

[@dennisdownes9319]

Cracking the 50K.......Congratulations Ryan! Great video/ history lesson/ geography tour!! DD

[@duzer]

Thanks buddy! I'm finally getting up there!

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

This is Motivationalisticism at its finest..Yep.

[@randyjorgensen8363]

I don’t know if I’m supposed to or not, but I have to been giggling through most of this race footage. Thanks man!

[@duzer]

Giggling is an appropriate reaction :)

[@rob9386]

Love your videos! Keep up the incredible vibe!

[@duzer]

Thanks RObert! Vibes are high in this series, so is the altitude!

[@scottb7835]

Thanks for the videos! Excellent motivation!

[@duzer]

You got it buddy!

[@RRP3168]

You are awesome Ryan! Living la vida loca! Thanks for sharing these videos. I love'em!

[@duzer]

asi es amigo!

[@LightFactory738]

Duzer, not one negative like on this video. I stand by what you said! Haha, looks like no one misclicked the like button! Haha, So much love to you bro. Enjoying your adventure with you.

[@duzer]

I finally beat the system, haha!

[@horaciodedona3912]

You're a joy to watch. great motivator. koodos to you.

[@duzer]

Thanks my friend!

[@sabrinalivingstonolson3511]

Way to go Ryan I like seeing you running good job!!!~Cynthia

[@duzer]

Thanks, running is my happy place

[@LightFactory738]

Ryan, I have to say, I look forward to meeting you in person. You spoke to us at Columbine when I was in elementary school, I also grew up with Ethan. I have mad love for you and your family. Just remember me as the one who couldn't understand why anyone would put a bad like on your video. Haha! So much light and love to you man. Keep banging on the transformers. ;)

[@duzer]

No way!! Great to hear from you buddy! I totally remember you. Thanks for watching my vids. Hope life is treating you well, I'll tell Ethan that you say hello

[@LightFactory738]

@@duzer Thanks Ryan! Stay cool bro!

[@Blueyes3131]

A amazing video

[@Arjay404]

I would have a difficult time leaving that Camp Hale location, it's really beautiful.

[@duzer]

It was soooo nice!

[@barbarasouthard191]

Would you do it again? thinking about signing up for next year...

[@duzer]

if you asked me right after stage 6 I would say no...but a few weeks later and I miss it...we'll see...I loved so much about it, but it was haaard

[@standardannonymousguy]

Loved it!

[@rogerremnant1601]

Amazing stamina!

[@elizabethsolis4666]

Amazzzzzzzing💖👏👏👏 Eres lo MAXIMO👏👏👏

[@duzer]

gracias amiga!

[@MexicoDrones]

Hey Ryan, Where did you get those Dia De Muerte Colorado combo socks? Would really appreciate a link if you could post one. And hey Ryan Van Duzer is on Patreon! Join if you can so we can see more RVD adventures. Its only a couple of bucks.

[@duzer]

Mexico Drones hey buddy! Thanks for the support on patreon!! Here’s a link to the socks, coloradothreads.com/products/colorado-day-of-the-dead-socks

[@temphandle00]

0:01 whats the song again? i need that on my phone too!

[@easylife50]

what backpack are you wearing for hydration in this race?

[@duzer]

The Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest 4.0 *List of my gear in the description of all these videos

[@Runner5ify]

Ever ran the Leadville 100?

[@duzer]

Not yet!

[@johnhamlin7055]

Do you know what it means when you have issues with your hips? It means that your a hipster!!! :)

[@duzer]

haha, good one!

[@reynaldorivera7641]

Outdoors type people always have that funny weird sense of humor and in a better mood than most other people. I love it

[@duzer]

I agree, we get high off weird things...like pain, haha!

[@nicholasniles2543]

Not gonna lie. I was kind of sad not to see 1. you wearing a melly and 2. Not showing the store as you ran by. What a fun and inspirational video though!

[@loko__loko]

What's the title of the song at the 15th mins. Thanks

[@aminostruth3494]

Damn what a fine event this is and Colorado is just off the scale in terms of beauty and explorable terrain. Glad to see you're enjoying it post early pain niggles Ryan.

[@duzer]

I was blown away by the organization of this event!

[@LindaD2023]

Running with blisters - NOPE. You're my hero!

[@duzer]

So painful!!!

[@sapinva]

You have inspired me to start running. Tomorrow to the mail box. Not the next day, or next month, but someday, maybe to the mail box and back. But seriously, I do have a strong desire to visit Colorado. And probably a lot more likely than me taking up running.

[@duzer]

That's great! Small steps at first, it'll lead to much bigger adventures!

[@AaSinSin137]

just wondering have I ever be grateful for all high-five previously..

[@duzer]

So true! I miss those days

[@pizzabw]

👏👏👏👏👍👍

[@BikeTouringMike]

I'm Swedish and I really appreciate the Marabou towel. In fact I'm hooked on Mjölkchoklad. By the way, congrats on passing 50K!

[@duzer]

Jag älskar marabou!!! Det är så gott!!

[@karllorossanodasilvarossan8708]

Oh,Very nice ! Running is very good.👏🙏

[@karllorossanodasilvarossan8708]

Do you is a inspiration,for very peoples. Your vídeos,are very inspiration! I like whit prazerous. Thanks!🏃‍♂️🚵‍♂️

[@ajabel7168]

Another awesome video. We need more.

[@duzer]

More on their way!

[@mikeoutler618]

Awesome, energetic video! I loved the history of the 10th Mountain Division. That looked like a Ranger tab on your grandfather’s hat. Much respect!

[@TRSWOODWORKING]

Wrist Rockets Ryan :)

[@IowaVanMan]

Awesome video (again 👍)! Rode the Davis Phinney Copper Triangle bike ride annually to Leadville through Camp Hale to Vail then back to Copper. Beautiful beautiful beautiful so thanks for the memories Duzer!

[@duzer]

Very cool! I bet that was a stunning ride!

[@Luvlifemtbike]

Thank you for another amazing video Ryan, I think the drone shots are one of the best features, it gives us a great perspective of where you are

[@duzer]

Yeah, I love using my drone to give a little more perspective...the world looks amazing from above

[@56932982]

That "Inter-Laken" is a nice pun. Interlaken is a town in Switzerland located between two lakes in the Swiss alps.

[@duzer]

Awww, that makes sense

[@PumpkinVillage]

Outstanding video and event. Another day in the books and a few more good memories. Take care, Al

[@duzer]

It was a week full of awesome memories!

[@csrunner6296]

Finally getting around to watching these! So fun! Makes me want to do it one day!!

[@duzer]

Hope you get to it, it was an incredible event

[@nikkihark5882]

GReat job today, Ryan! Way to Hustle 🌟So gorgeous there!!

[@duzer]

Thanks!

[@Jeep-Addicts]

What shoes are you running on?? Thanks Paul

[@duzer]

Hoka Speedgoats

[@Jeep-Addicts]

Ryan Van Duzer thanks.

[@alandougan3600]

My knees hurt watching this

[@duzer]

haha, my knees still hurt :)

[@alandougan3600]

@@duzer I'd say so, your some goer boy! 😀

[@Griff33]

That looks like so much fun. I would love to try it someday. Great, now i have to start running. Thanks for taking time to make another great video.!!

[@duzer]

Start running!!!