Back to the edge of winter. Red Lake, CO. May 17-18.

 The beginning of the trail, 5/17. 70 to 90% of the spruce/fir are now dead (beetle kill).

 Further up. Good thing I brought my snowshoes!

 Arctic landscape.

First signs of life, 5/17

Playing catch-up. Leaving NM for Idaho, April 1st.

 April 1st. The Rio Hondo Valley after a fresh snow, as I leave for Idaho.

 Near Chromo, Colorado, 4/1.

The edge of spring north of Durango, 4/1.