Fierce Winds

Weather conditions at the start of our hike

It rained on and off during the night, and it was raining when we got up this morning.  It had stopped by the time Becca and I set off for Tortugas Mountain, but we did get sprinkled upon during our trek.  We also got to experience--about two-thirds of the way through our excursion--the strong, cold winds that will make today miserable.  Local meteorologist Doppler Dave (KVIA El Paso) has predicted "fierce winds" for the afternoon hours.  Can't wait.

Road around the mountain

Careful hiking through here

Overnight rain soaked the desert pretty thoroughly

A wet and soon-to-get-wetter Chihuahuan Desert

We got sprinkled on a bit during our trek

Critter searcher

Wet arroyo