Hiking the Continental Divide Trail from Stoney Pass was a great success thanks to our leader Angela and our drivers Angela and Laurie.
It was a GREAT hike as well as an adventure. We experienced wind, snow/hail, sunshine, clouds, warmth/ cold and our layers sometimes were not enough and other times we couldn't wait to remove them. We hiked in snow above our knees and winds of 80 mph coming straight at us…….okay maybe I am exaggerating a bit.
We were all sad to hear that Mary Peil was still not feeling well enough to join us so below we are wishing her a get well soon!
Get Well Soon Mary, We miss you!!!
Trail
Storms Clouds building/Trail
Remaining Wildflowers
The Moxies head out from the Stoney Pass Trailhead.
Mary Anne in action.
Glenda all bundled up.
Moxies on the move. It started out as a beautiful sunny day.
Angela our fearless leader providing guidance.
Up we go….someone stated I thought this trail was flat.
We look like a bunch of smurfs standing on the side of the mountain.
Heading down the trail towards the next ridge.
Stormy clouds moving in.
Angela reads to us from Poe. I can't believe she carried that book the entire 7 miles.
Team huddle to determine if we head for the jeeps due to the stormy looking skies or continue on towards the overlook.
The verdict was mixed so half of the moxies turned around while the others continued up to the overlook. Mary continued on but I think she was second guessing that decision as was I.
Storms moving in again.
Only to clear off again.
The wall of the storm is coming at us this time.
Here comes the storm again with light hail/snow.
Beautiful stormy skies.
Storm moving out and the sun shines.
Oh no, not another storm.
Barbara smiling in the sunshine.
Barbara hiking in the wind and hail while at the same time she had water leaking down her pants from her water hose. No wonder she was cold.
The hail and wind is getting worse. I wonder if Barbara is still smiling? We actually endured three rounds of storms.
Angela and Glenda hiking into the clouds with sheep mountain in the foreground.
What a Vista.
Wildflower Vista in the sunshine.
What a wonderful day we had. I hope you enjoyed the photos of our adventure and hope to see you all soon out on the trail. Happy Hiking.