Saturday may be a problem. I'm supposed to take the wife, step-daughter and boyfriend to Sweet Basil for lunch. We'll see if that pans out -- if not, I may see you in Leadville.
That is a beautiful drive. Every fall we like to make the loop from BC to Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Leadville and back. That drive from Aspen up over Independence Pass is phenomenal when the aspens are on fire! We have also done quite a few of the jeep roads around Camp Hale.
Good luck Saturday. Work their little butts! I remember this time of year from high school. I didn't play football, so those of us who were waiting on the "real" athletes to finish football season got to experience the frustration of a basketball coach who was unfortunately in a football town. Brutal.