Alright, 5280 Offroad Tribe - leaf-peeping season in Colorado is kicking into high gear, and the high country is lighting up with golds, reds, and ambers. We’re right at the start of peak color above 10,000 feet, which means the next two weeks are prime time for chasing fall magic before wind, weather, and early snow start stripping the branches.

Alright, 5280 Offroad Tribe! If you thought summer in Colorado was peak beauty, just wait. As September rolls in, our mountains undergo a transformation that's nothing short of spectacular. We're talking about that golden hour, stretched across entire valleys, where the aspens ignite in a fiery blaze of yellow, orange, and red. And let's be honest, there's no better way to experience this natural masterpiece than from the driver's seat of your 4x4, deep in the backcountry.