Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Dreaming about summer

Mt. Baker in all her summertime glory
Sigh. Even though Mt. Baker is covered with snow year round, right now she's looking a lot more white than she does in this picture, taken in midsummer from Welcome Pass. I will be going out on Thursday this week, not to the High Country where this was taken, but into the lowlands. It's just as well, since it's supposed to be very wet and windy. Although we have been fooled in the past and gotten away with moderate conditions when it was supposed to be bad, we may not be so lucky this week.

No matter, I'll be there, rain pants and coat and hat, all ready for whatever comes our way. I won't be alone, either: it amazes me to see how many of the Senior Trailblazers are willing to forge on ahead through it all. Maybe we'll see a rainbow, who knows? Think positive.

And all this rain and snow makes for some magnificent scenery in the summertime, so it's all good. I've been known to grumble about the weather, but when you're with like-minded company, it's so much easier to take!
:-)

12 comments:

  1. Our walk this afternoon was in the drizzle, as the rain just wouldn't quite stop.
    I admire your fortitude in being able to go on extended hikes in the rain.

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  2. Enjoy your hikes. And the company. As I know you will.

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  3. Group support helps to get people out in unpleasant conditions.

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  4. Yes, think positive and dream about summer!

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  5. Come to Colorado. It is like summer here. It is getting scary dry. We need moisture.

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  6. You are all such hardy people, Jan.

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  7. We had two spring-like days here where the snow was melting and made you forget for a moment the deep freeze we have been in this winter. But it is returning. Winter storm coming through, snow, and -15 tonight...back to winter. ;)

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  8. Hiking in the rain has it's beauty too. The even light and raindrops make great photographic conditions. And, yes you might even see a rainbow!

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  9. Most definitely....positive thinking!!!

    Beautiful photo.

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  10. Dear DJan, I hope all went well and that the rainbow gifted you. Peace.

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