The nor’easter came a blowing in, bringing with it about 16 inches of dense, blowing snow. It was all storm on Tuesday, followed by some incredible bright sunshine, distilled on the higher peaks by windblown powder. I can’t say the snow is super welcome right now, as I was just getting used to packed trails…
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Watching the nor’easter blow in
Team Gulo Gulo hit the mountains in advance of the nor’easter scheduled to dump anywhere from a foot to two feet of snow over the next two days. Beautiful packed trail to the summit, with the exception of a few very deep post-holes left during the last meltdown. They are now frozen solid and as…
Frosty snow beard at -20
Cold and wind don’t hold back Team Gulo Gulo! We hit the trails for a mountain loop, and the quiet, frosty chill was invigorating. I think the fluffy malis like it best when it is cold.
Sirius sorting the scents on the wind
At the overlook at H.H. mountain loop today, Sirius started smelling some very enticing scents wafting up from the valley below. I captured my noble beastie sniffing the mountain air. Team Gulo Gulo had a wonderful run, enjoying the peace and quiet of the mountains in winter.
Fire on the Mountain
Never underestimate the mountains! They showed me their teeth today! I usually hike/run fast and light, and haven’t been carrying any survival type gear. Today was super warm, around 55 F, so I was dressed lightly in tights and a light jacket. I had a hat and headlamp in my running pack. The trail was…
