Friday morning: our neighbors call to inform us that the snow-covered roads to our cabin are once again open, so we immediately headed up for two nights.
Friday afternoon: the winds were howling! 4 large semi tractor/trailer trucks are laying on their sides next to the road. The 60+ mph winds blew them over as they attempted to come over the pass into Laramie. Continue reading “Winter Snowscape”
A short winter holiday to the Colorado State Forest.
A two hour drive up the beautiful Cache La Poudre River is one of the gems of the Colorado State Park system: Colorado State Forest State Park. Continue reading “Cross Country Ski/ Snowshoe & Winter Camping”
Our friends and cabin neighbors (who are full-time mountain residents and hardy folks), have been “snowed-in” for almost 3 weeks. The roads were closed by early snow storms, and since the county does not plow to clear them, our friends have been unable to get to town. Continue reading “Real winter in the Colorado High Country…..”
Go outside and play………
In 2016 we spent a tremendous amount of time at our Colorado mountain cabin….
I am at my 8,500′, (2,600m) elevation cabin preparing for winter.
At this moment, the temperature is 28F (-2 C) with winds at 40 mph (65 kph) velocity. The weather is blustery, but the beautiful sunset makes it worthwhile to hike to the top of the nearby ridge.
Tuesday 8″ (20cm) of snow is forecast along with -6F (-21C) evening low temperature.
Real winter has begun…..
Where the wild things are…..
At our Colorado mountain cabin, we have two game cameras. They are motion triggered, set on a creek near a beaver pond and regularly frequented by wild animals of all sorts. On some weeks, the cameras capure over one thousand photographs. We regularly see moose, elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, coyotes, bear, bobcat, owls, hawks, great blue heron, beaver, marmot, rabbits and more. We especially enjoy the spring when mama moose, elk and deer show up regularly with their babies.
Here is a sampling of wild visitors, who kindly left their images as they stopped by. Continue reading “Best Game Cam Pics”
Colorado – soooo lovely in the Fall!
Elk bugling, fish calling (subtle, you have to listen closely) changing aspens from green, gold, orange and red. What could be more enchanting?
Continue reading “Autumn Fly Fishing in the Colorado High Country 🐟”
A gorgeous wildlife-filled weekend at the cabin
Scenic Drive to Cabin – Poudre Canyon, Laramie River Rd, Hwy 130, Brubaker Lane. A lovely 3.5 hr ride through amazingly green countryside.
David Willett 