I wish I could do this with you guys but I just got back in july from a road trip( the wife went so i caged it)but a suggestion would be to run through independence pass it will take you through the top of the rockies and I believe its right by aspen, Good luck fellas and have fun,,,,,,,oh yea if you take 70 between topeka kansas and denver dont fall asleep from all the exciting view(not) If any of you have not been out that way before I have some pic if you want to see them.let me know