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Engagement Locations

Shrine Pass

Shrine Pass is a driveable mountaintop engagement photo location that features epic views, summer wildflowers, evergreen trees in a quiet environment.

Not to be mistaken with Vail Pass, Shrine Pass is a wonderful location for engagement photos.

For the easy option you can just drive a little over two miles up the dirt road from I-70 to the trailhead. Here you’ll find views of the Tenmile Range, open meadows and lush forrest. There is even a outhouse at the parking lot.

If you’re up for an adventure, the 4.5 mile out and back hike up Shrine Ridge climbs well over 1,000′. I wouldn’t recommend it for flatlanders but the hike will reward you with lush meadows and expansive views of the Holy Cross Wilderness, Gore Range and Ten Mile Range. The area is also known for being one of the best locations for wildflowers in the state. Typical peak season for the wildflowers here is late July to early August, depending on snowpack.

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LOCATION DETAILS

Location: 39°32'46.1"N 106°14'29.8"W
Nearest Town: Frisco
Elevation: 11,089 ft.
Permit: Not Required
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WHY WE LOVE IT

This is one of my go to locations for a variety of reasons. It's easily accessible, you don't have to hike or climb for some great images. But, the further you're willing to go, the better things get.
A bride and groom walk hand-in-hand as the sun sets atop Shrine Pass near Vail, Colorado
A couple shares a kiss in a field of colorful wildflowers near Shrine Pass during their Colorado mountain engagement
Mike and Courtney share a moment together atop Shrine Pass as the sun sets over the Gore Range near Vail, CO during their engagement session
Micah kisses Julia during their fall engagement session atop Shrine Pass near Vail
A couple embrace near a group of lupine flowers during their Shrine Pass engagement photos near Vail Colorado
Micah and Julia pose together in the snow as the sun sets behind them on Shrine Pass near Vail
Courtney and Mike walk through a field of yellow wild flowers during their Shrine Pass engagement session in Colorado
A couple walk with their dog during their Shrine Pass engagement photos
A couple is silhouetted as the sun sets on Shrine Pass in Vail Colorado during their fall engagement session
The bride and groom kiss in a grove of wild Indian Paintbrush flowers on Shrine Pass
Julia and Micah walk together on the snowpacked road near Shrine Pass in Vail
The sun flares over the ridge as Carissa and Kyle walk together at Shrine Pass
A couple walks along the Shrine Ridge Trail

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Shrine Pass engagement photos

Colorful Colorado Wildflower Engagement | Courtney & Mike

Colorful Colorado Wildflower Engagement | Courtney & Mike

Fall Frisco Engagement | Julia & Micah

Fall Frisco Engagement | Julia & Micah

Shrine Pass Engagement | Laura & Mack

Shrine Pass Engagement | Laura & Mack

 

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For personal privacy, client galleries are password protected. To login, the password is “YYYYMMDDlastname,” where the date is the day of the shoot (wedding day or engagement session) and last name can be either last name. Passwords are case-sensitive, and names are always lowercase.

For example, the password for a July 3, 2018 wedding between John Smith and Sarah Kline would be either 20180703smith or 20180703kline.

   

 

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