St. Charles Lake Campground, San Isabel NF, Colorado
Morning Sun followed by afternoon thunderstorms
I remember this pattern from backpacking in Colorado many years ago. Hike fast and get off the ridges and set up camp before the rains hit. I have several photos of myself wearing a huge, wet poncho over me and my backpack when I missed the timing.
Setting up camp is a lot easier now - I can even leave my wet rain gear hanging outside under the awning - luckily, there's been no wind. I can even continue to cook outside.
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| Shortly after taking this, I had to angle the awning to let the hail and rain drain off! |
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| All the white is hail! |
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| Hail on the picnic table - and the bear box in the background! |
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| My campsite has been soggy for 3 days now! |
When it's not raining, I have a lovely place to sit by the creek.
A cup of tea, a good book, the sounds of thunder and pitter-patter of rain on the trailer roof and a sleeping kitty on my lap - what a delightful way to spend an afternoon (or 3).
Lovely post. It's comforting that others are enduring the rain also. Seen a little hail also.
ReplyDeleteThe dampness is bone chilling....prefer my winters in the desert.
Stay warm and dry!
After all the triple digit heat I've had, I'm more than happy to have a little cool! My plans are changing - looks like a trip to Texas in the next few weeks for my Mom's memorial service - so, I'll be back in warm weather.
DeleteLovely post. It's comforting that others are enduring the rain also. Seen a little hail also.
ReplyDeleteThe dampness is bone chilling....prefer my winters in the desert.
Stay warm and dry!
Take care. Safe travels for this trip to Texas.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!
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