Day: March 22, 2009

Springtime in the Colorado Rockies, 3/22/09

This is just one photo of Springtime in the Colorado Rocky Mtns., on I-70, just before Leadville. Lots of skiing going on, and more, after tomorrow’s storm blows through! The second shows the altimeter.

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One of the many gifts my parents gave me was the gift of seeing most of the western national parks when I was growing up — long before they were crowded. My step-dad also gave me the gift of teaching me how to backpack up some incredible mountains, carrying everything I would need on my back for camping out in the woods. While both my mother and brother were campers, they did not share our love for backpacking.

Today, I saw Pike’s Peak for the first time in a long time. My step-dad and I hiked that, but I cannot remember how far up we got. We did get to the top of San Gregornio and San Jacinto, though, in other years. As I get older, and continue to function with only one leg, those experiences take on new meaning, knowing I was able to have them in my life. Many do not. Ever.

Storm Watch, 3/22/09

While we got approximate 1/2 inch of rain, snow flurries, and sleet, no real snow stuck around my place, my one and only neighbor tells me. Cone Peak is covered, however. I, on the other hand, just crossed the Rockies, and saw lots and lots of snow. More is coming in tomorrow on the Western Side of the Rockies, but is not expected on the Eastern Side. Good weather to follow for Big Sur, and the Rockies. I’ll go through my shots, and see what I have to share later tonight. Now, I am getting ready to go over to my daughter’s, visit with my grandkids, and cook them all these absolutely greasy spoon tacos my daughter loves so much! Back shortly.