Cold, Cold, Cold

Southern section of the Organ Mountains

Frigid weather greeted Dr. K, Becca and me when we started out on the Monte Vista side of Tortugas Mountain this morning.  Because the wind was low on the east side of the mountain there was little wind chill.  As a result, we all had a pleasant hike.


Southeast side of Tortugas Mountain



Heading into a deep valley

Tortugas Mountain from the east

Natural sombrero (inside of a rotting Barrel Cactus)

Where the Organ Mts. (left) meet the Franklin Mts. (right)