Spring in the High Country is unpredictable. Last week’s weather felt like full-on winter, but green grass is peeking through the snow and the birds are singing lustily this week. Spring has officially been with.
We’ve had some crazy temperature swings the last few weeks. While most of us prefer a continual supply of fluffy powder, those warm bluebird days were a nice break except for an unpleasant little secret.
Cold, blustery and austere, the unique talus-strewn world above timberline holds a seductive allure. Yet even the most serious mountaineer will break into a grin when spotting a 4-ounce critter with a big squeak .
While some of us are still savoring Thanksgiving leftovers, others are contemplating what to cook for the upcoming December holidays. Many cultures and religions observe special wintertime traditions, which often have roots in the winter.
Just over Vail Pass in Eagle County, a group of concerned citizens is trying to preserve the last-remaining winter habitat for a herd of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. Known technically as the S2 Gore Range Bighorn herd, the.