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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Restocking-Day Hike

Temperature inversion in the Mesilla Valley
Shortened the hike a bit today in order to go shopping for supplies to restock the Chihuahuan Observation Center.  It was a little cooler this morning, with high clouds.  I took a picture of the utility road up the mountain because it occurred to me that the angle of incline has to be greater than 45 degrees.

What?

The top of Tortugas Mountain


Dynamic clouds

A utility road up the mountain

1 comment:

Dr. K said...

The weather is changing--no more 70 degrees!

Partly Cloudy with Wind and Sprinkles

Early light Intermittent clouds gave us a respite from bright sunshine during our morning trek; Dr. K, Willow and I appreciated the break.  ...