Amtrak's California Zephyr 2021, Part 3 [Winter Park - Gore Canyon], Westbound train No. 5 (V2.0)

#amtrak #californiazephyr #amtraktrains (Episode 8/17 of our 2021 adventure, v2.0) Join us for epic views only seen from the train (and some white-water-rafters) as we continue deeper into the Colorado Rocky Mountains in style, in the comfort of our Roomette. Video contents: 0:00:00 Prelude. 0:00:07 Dedication 0:00:21 Introduction, opening. 0:05:30 We support the Rail Passengers Association with a yearly family membership, and you can too! Enjoy discounts on Amtrak travel and other benefits too! Visit https://www.railpassengers.org for more information. 0:06:30 All aboard! 0:07:51 Departing Fraser-Winter Park. 0:13:30 Listen to the wonderful echo of the horn as we climb higher. 0:16:37 A golf course in the middle of a mountain valley. 0:21:55 Notice engine 184 in a heritage (older) paint scheme. 0:26:39 Relaxing in comfort, privacy and enjoying the peace. 0:28:00 Approaching Byers Canyon. 0:34:40 Spring is approaching sooner at the lower elevation in the valley. 0:36:30 The meandering stream in the valley creates awesome views. 0:36:53 Listen to the water. 0:39:00 Approaching Upper Gore Canyon. 0:41:00 Watch for wild-life drinking from the river. 0:42:00 Gore canyon has lots of white water, and epic views! 0:44:20 Watch for an old stage-coach road along the ridge of the mountain across the river. It is 'Colorado's dead-man curve'. 0:46:15 The Azure Valley is where many rafting trips begin, and separates Upper & Lower Gore Canyon. 0:48:24 A view from atop a mountain of the California Zephyr snaking its way thru tunnels, climbing up into the mountains. 0:49:20 Entering Lower Gore Canyon. 0:52:30 Enjoy the epic views as we snake thru tunnels along the side of the valley, high above the water. 0:54:50 Watch for 2 brown bears coming out of the water. Hard to see. 0:56:10 Some rafters, even though it's not warm yet. 0:56:40 Our lunch time. 0:59:46 Walk to the dining car for lunch with Robert, Wendy & Cindy. 1:00:10 Discussing 'flex-dining'. [The California Zephyr is back to a traditional full-service dining car now, thankfully!] 1:05:13 Recap, ending scenes. 1:05:36 In memory of Pauline Hall (1943-2019). 1:07:58 Special thanks to our colleague Derek Brown for his wonderful Amtrak video shorts! See more of his work at Buffiesbest.com. 1:08:47 We support the Rail Passengers Association with a yearly family membership, and you can too! Enjoy discounts on Amtrak travel and other benefits too! Visit https://www.railpassengers.org for more information. 1:09:25 Subscribe on YouTube and click 'like' to show your support, and help our channel grow! [Our 2021 adventure continues in: Amtrak's California Zephyr 2021, Part 4 [Red Canyon - Glenwood Canyon.]