Now is a great time to remind everyone venturing into the #backcountry in #Colorado that until July, it is functionally still winter at altitude. It often freezes at night, and can be very cold and wet for days on end. Carry clothing layers, dry backups, and gear to survive wet nights below freezing. Expect deep, wet snow in the woods, making route finding difficult, and travel frankly exhausting and slow. Weather can go from T-shirts to needing a parka in minutes as storms hit the divide.
"The best conditions for skiing are the best conditions for avalanches." is so true.
I used to be an avid skier in my youth. One of my friends owned a private ski resort near Innsbruck Austria. It was wonderful skiing, but they had to do their own ski patrolling. Being the curious person I am, I learned. We always skied with beacons.
I’ve heard of blue ice before, but never seen it so prominently in person. Notchtop in #RMNP is always spectactular, but best in a brooding, brewing snowstorm. #colorado#snow#backcountry
"On October 30, a hunter on horseback discovered Moore’s body. Standing nearby was a small white dog—it was Finney, and she was alive. When news trickled through the community that Finney had survived 72 days in the backcountry, she became an overnight superstar." —Frederick Dreier for Outside Magazine
Pueblo mountain doesnt see much snow or people, making it a fine place to find solitude, peace and serenity. Resting just 8 miles North of the Nevada border, its Oregons 23rd highest peak reaching 8,639' above sea level. One of those places you feel real connected to the universe being consciously aware of what little resources you have. #mountain#gratitude#peace#serenity#pueblo#backcountry#skiing#oregon#remote#solitude#healing
We record each #Webinar and put it on YouTube. Each one is quite different, some I'm less enthusiastic about, but after doing this for a couple of years I must say that on the whole most are really good.
Well, there you go... the webinar is tonight and I've only had 6 boosts (other than myself, repeatedly) and 1 registrant. I guess my Mastodon followers are much less into #backcountry adventures.
I'll probably scale back my SAR/AdventureSmart postings accordingly.
I realized recently that I've never seen the Milky Way clearly, in a truly dark night sky. That makes me sad. I will need to correct that someday soon. 🌌 🎇
In the western Bernese Oberland!
But spring is on hold with fresh snow, cold and wind! Nice in between; a bit brutal at times… should be better from tomorrow.