February 14th, 2017

So quiet out here I hardly dare make a sound; delicately I turn the pages of this notebook. Edward Abbey

Morning y'all,

It's a beautiful, calm morning up top. The high yesterday reached 38 degrees. The overnight low was 30 degrees. It was 35 degrees and clear at 7am observation. The mountain received no new precipitation and there is no snow remaining up top. The trails are in fantastic shape, get out and enjoy the clear trails while they last!

Top photo: Climbing trees! Above: View from 30 feet up. Below: A proper sunset shot.

Grace and I had a lovely, relaxing day up top yesterday. After my long run on Sunday, I was ready for a day of reading in bed, putting my legs up and taking care of some chores. The ample sun made it feel like it was much warmer than 38 degrees and we spent plenty of time wandering around camp. It was one of the lazy days we will savor once we are off the mountain and back to work in a few short weeks. The springtime air has been so refreshing lately...