As you may have noticed in my last article, I wrote about social media marketing instead of traveling.
That was because I hadn’t gone anywhere new, but now I have.
We were whisked away in a plane on Thursday morning and flew into Montrose, Colorado. After we landed, we hit the road and went straight over to visit Montana Shed Center’s new building location in Delta.
We sat down to visit with Marvin and Sean Colbentz. They informed us that they now have four builders constructing in their very spacious shop building and have moved several of their sheds to other lot locations already.
After our visit, my husband and I had to hit the road and keep moving to our next destination as it would be dark in three hours, and we still needed to drive over Monarch Pass while a snowstorm was lingering over the mountain.
As we approached, the winding mountain road stretched ahead like a ribbon of silver, disappearing into the swirling mist of towering pines and frosted cliffs. Each turn and twist of the treacherous path revealed breathtaking views.
As we went further into the snowstorm, the road snaked its way through the heart of this icy wilderness with an ever-present danger of possible avalanches.
Every curve presented a new challenge, a dance with danger as tires gripped onto the slick surface, daring to slip away at any moment. Yet, for those who braved these mountain passes, there was a reward beyond measure—the beauty was stunning.
It was already dark before we reached the bottom of Monarch Pass, and we had another hour left of driving before we stopped for the night.
On Friday morning, we met for breakfast at a quaint mom-and-pop spot. As we stepped in, we could smell the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, pancakes, and fried bacon. We sat with Cliff Yoder and Cody Petersheim, with Yoder’s Storage Sheds, to visit, catch up on one another’s families, and talk sheds, of course.
Afterward, we went back to their new shop in Canon City to meet their crew and tour the building.
The guys showed me how they used to do all the truss plates by hand, pounding each one in, but now they have invested in a machine that does that part for them. It was very interesting to see the adjustments they have made to work faster in production.
Our next stop for the day would be four hours away in a charming town called Ouray, which is where we would spend the weekend before flying back home.
Ouray, Colorado is a tourist town nestled between towering mountains. The historic Main Street is lined with well-preserved 19th-century buildings, colorful storefronts, and charming Victorian homes, creating a quaint, old-western atmosphere.
We spent our time there in the Beaumont Historical Hotel, soaking in natural hot springs, strolling the streets while popping in and out of the boutique shops, and enjoying a couple of hikes to take in the breathtaking views.
I wasn’t quite ready to leave this little town after spending such a small amount of time there, but I would highly recommend it for a couple’s getaway or for a family who is adventurous.
Well, it’s on to the next adventure.
Speaking of adventures, something wild is coming to our industry very soon. Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for it.
Trust me, you won’t want to miss it, and you will know it when you see it.
It’s about to get wild.
