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      10-17-2013, 07:43 PM   #1
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Mineral Gray Metallic X1, some cameras, and western fall color!

Like all weekends to Reno, I was out of fun money and it was time to go
But I had some extra time, a full tank of gas and three cameras with fresh batteries in the X, so it was time to take the scenic way home.

I headed south out of Reno on the relatively new I-580 that runs to Carson City. I've been watching them build this road, including this impressive bridge for years.

I580 between Reno and Carson City by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Continuing on 395 south, there was some nice scenery at Topaz Lake on the Nevada California border.


Topaz Lake Nevada by lennycarl08, on Flickr


20131012-_DSC1913 by lennycarl08, on Flickr


October morning at Topaz Lake by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Then a short drive past the lake until the 395/4-89 Junction. Here is where the real fun begins!

20131012-_DSC1922 by lennycarl08, on Flickr


A view from the X by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Monitor Pass is kind of high desert with a splash of pine and aspen forest thrown in as you climb to the 8000 foot summit. The X felt right at home on this nearly empty stretch of highway that morning.

20131012-_DSC2005 by lennycarl08, on Flickr


Eastern Sierra Ridge by lennycarl08, on Flickr


20131012-IMG_9999 by lennycarl08, on Flickr


20131012-IMG_0044 by lennycarl08, on Flickr


Robert M Jackson Highway by lennycarl08, on Flickr


20131012-_DSC1952 by lennycarl08, on Flickr



20131012-IMG_0056 by lennycarl08, on Flickr



20131012-_DSC1977 by lennycarl08, on Flickr


Monitor Pass Summit by lennycarl08, on Flickr


Monitor Pass Historical Marker by lennycarl08, on Flickr


X1 near Monitor Pass summit by lennycarl08, on Flickr


20131012-IMG_0063 by lennycarl08, on Flickr

I almost wished I was in a Z4 with the top down!

Aspens along the highway by lennycarl08, on Flickr


Aspens at the summit by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Due to time, I had to use 89, which isn't bad, but not as fun as 4


I went right this time. Left is more fun but takes longer. by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Heading back toward the Tahoe basin

20131012-IMG_0101 by lennycarl08, on Flickr

The road ahead and to the right is 89, which heads to Tahoe, I headed straight on Kit Carson Pass toward Stockton and home.

20131012-_DSC2035 by lennycarl08, on Flickr

All in all, it was a fantastic morning, and another great outing in the X1. This car is everything I hoped it would be and more. I can't wait to bring it back up this way in a couple of months and try it out in the snow! For now though, one last splash of fall color!

20131012-IMG_0155 by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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      10-18-2013, 09:11 AM   #2
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Amazing shots! Thanks for posting them
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      10-18-2013, 11:19 AM   #3
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absolutely fantastic pictures.
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      10-18-2013, 01:15 PM   #4
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Once again, brilliant. I always look forward to your posts - like a mini high-end travel magazine.
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      11-11-2013, 01:06 AM   #5
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awesome photos. what camera do u use?
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      11-11-2013, 09:59 AM   #6
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awesome photos. what camera do u use?
Thanks! Most of these we're taken with a Sony Nex-6, and a Canon 5DmkII.
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      11-11-2013, 01:50 PM   #7
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Great photos. Takes me back to our trips to Reno and Tahoe.
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      11-19-2013, 10:06 AM   #8
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Great pics!
What effect, if any, did the 8k air have on your car? Did the blower compensate, or was there a difference?
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I'm new here; soon to be the proud owner of an X1. Our mountains in Westsylvania don't get nearly that high; just curious.
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Spectacular photos! Beautiful scenery and great car!

Respect from Portugal!
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      11-19-2013, 08:22 PM   #10
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Great pics!
What effect, if any, did the 8k air have on your car? Did the blower compensate, or was there a difference?
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I'm new here; soon to be the proud owner of an X1. Our mountains in Westsylvania don't get nearly that high; just curious.
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Thanks! Hardly even noticeable. The turbo works very well at altitude. I ran out of courage way before I ever ran out of power.

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Spectacular photos! Beautiful scenery and great car!

Respect from Portugal!
Muito obrigado! (That's about all the Portuguese I know, and I hope I got that right )
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      11-20-2013, 05:39 AM   #11
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That's right!

I hope one day to meet your fantastic country.
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      11-23-2013, 07:51 PM   #12
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Beautiful scenery and impressive photography as always.
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