24.14 Colorado: Blue Lakes, near Ridgway: 24.18 Durango: Hogsback Hike along some tricky edges.
We've been in recovery mode for a few weeks after both suffering bouts of the usual colds, coughs and sore-throats, with relapses. (Mid-October) It's surprising as we've been healthy for a long while. What could have brought it on? During the recent High Holi-days, we sweated on our walks in San Diego's high temperatures before entering the hotel where services were held and got hit with super-cool air. The following day, we were soaked after walking in the rain and sat in similar cold air conditions. We suspected something negative would develop from that situation. The editor often complains that I analyze things too much. Really! Now let's examine why she thinks that. Jen stands level with the first lake after about 2,500 feet of elevation gain. Splendid coloring in Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado. At the bottom lake, a look into the meadows and mountains. Lake view: The first or bottom lake from 500 feet above. Jenni cat...