Now entering Horsetooth Park, which is right next to the southern end of Lory State Park.

What a Difference a Month Makes

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It’s hard to believe but just a month ago—and just over a week before going on vacation in Panama—I was skiing in Lory State Park. Then, a week after returning from Panama, I was stunned to find out that the weather and temperatures in Fort Collins had been remarkably warm and Boquete-like all March, with grasses turning greener by the day and not a trace a snow to be seen anywhere.

See the photos below. March is supposed to be our snowiest month but up to this point we not gotten a single snowflake this month! I guess that makes up for getting eight times more snow than normal last December, not to mention having snow on the ground for a record (or near-record) seven or so consecutive weeks. No complaints!

March 19, 2007

Beautiful Horsetooth Reservoir and red rock.
Beautiful Horsetooth Reservoir and red rock.

I was skiing on this trail last month. Not today!

Elaina at the trailhead.
Elaina at the trailhead.

February 16, 2007 Photos

While there was still quite a bit of snow on the ground, it was consolidating fast and was a bit too icy and firm in spots to get a good edge.
While there was still quite a bit of snow on the ground, it was consolidating fast and was a bit too icy and firm in spots to get a good edge.

Me and my shadow.
Me and my shadow.

The Alfa Romeo in the winter wonderland.

Now entering Horsetooth Park, which is right next to the southern end of Lory State Park.
Now entering Horsetooth Park, which is right next to the southern end of Lory State Park.