OK, drove up Halfmoon Creek last night. Pretty straight forward except for one awesome obstacle. I tried to take it on and got stuck. Got some help from another guy who coached me down and then took the bypass which has challenges of its own. Super relieved to make it to the top at 13,000'. Got some amazing pics on my buddy's DSLR camera of the stars last night so the best pics will come once the trip is over. Most relieved to have made it back to the road. In Buena Vista now, getting some lunchbox before continuing on to Cottonwood Pass and Taylor Pass.