Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Mountain Trek


From the valley view, most of the snow on the mountains has melted.  Except for a distant mountain range, the hills from the distance are a beautiful blue.  We decided it was time to see if we could get to the cabin.  With high hopes, we packed a lunch and headed out.  The day was perfect!  Sunshine and the warm air was such a treat!  Things looked promising as we left the paved roads and headed up the mountain on a familiar dirt road.  As it wound along ridges and hills, it was dusty and dry.  Although those aren't traits we welcome mid-summer, they seemed to be a good omen for May.  The farther we got, the more hopeful we became.  Maybe we could get close enough that we could at least hike the rest of the way there.  But, there is one area of shade that covers a hill going up a north slope.  It is the problem area for early spring access, and unfortunately it proved to be impassable.  We gave it our best shot, making sure the truck was securely in four wheel drive.  But packed, mushy snow is slippery, and before long we decided it was too risky.  We didn't want to get stuck.  So, we backed down the hill.  We parked at the bottom and analyzed the snowdrift.  It will be at least two more weeks before that much snow will melt.  Two more weeks before we can get to the cabin and open its windows and doors!  Disappointed, but still enjoying the day, we leisurely meandered  down the mountain, stopping here and there to enjoy the spring flowers and open meadows. The view of the valley was amazing and we enjoyed the quilted effect of wheat fields below.  Nature brings rest for the soul.


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7 comments:

  1. Is this one of the latest times you've not been able to get to the cabin? Hope that it is soon because summer is plenty short enough as it is without winter hanging on so far into spring. Beautiful mosaics...beautiful country!

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  2. Too bad you couldn't get to your cabin but at least you had a beautiful day outside. Love the photos of wild flowers.

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  3. Wow, so there's still that much snow in the moutains? Yikes. Lovely photos, though. Susan

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  4. The wildflower collage is just beautiful! I'm so glad you had a perfect day! :o)

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  5. Oh I'm glad you didn't risk it. My tummy always starts getting pretty worried when the mountain drives get too treacherous. The views below are amazing though. With the lovely weather here today, I expect you have the same and soon you'll be on your way.

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  6. But you got to get out and see the wildflowers still, and take photos for us to see. I think we might have to go out looking around this weekend.

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  7. We've had a long, late winter season this year but I've wondered if you were able to get to the cabin yet. It's always a delight to go along with you!
    ~Adrienne~

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