Thanks for the comments everyone! They are very much appreciated.
Numenorean wrote in post #14085622
I want to go! Snowshoes required though? I don't have any at the moment. Just some slip on stuff for my shoes for getting around on ice.
Hard to say as it depends on when you go. We had them, but probably didn't need them as the snow was pretty hard just about the whole way, even getting off of the trail. There was no shortage of snow and you could tell it was deep.
KoalaCowboy wrote in post #14086562Awesome pics Jon! Haven't been up to RMNP in about a month (and after my (deer encounter) hiccup in Moab on 3/5, I am feeling the need, now that I have replaced my totaled Explorer with a newsed 08 F350 Super Duty (Powerstroke) 4x4. Thinking I need to get up there soon, given the warmer weather we've had lately.
Blue ice is just stunning.
Thanks Pete. It was the first hike I've done since last fall which showed signs of the warmer weather to come. Between the mild temps, lack of wind and hard pack snow it was a real pleasure!
Phoenixkh wrote in post #14086722Jon,
A very nice set. Thanks for sharing.... also, thank you so much for the reference to The Photographer's Ephemeris (TPE). It took me a minute to figure out how to add new locations (move the map around then hit "shift" "C", then use the + sign on the right hand side of the page after selecting "locations".)
I grew up out West and still miss the mountains.... but not winter. Oddly enough, the skies in Florida remind me of the skies in Montana. Of course, we only have reverse/negative mountains here.
Kim
You're welcome Kim. Be sure to check out the couple videos which will explain how to use it. I think you can find them doing a Google search. It really is an invaluable tool and every landscape photog should be using it.
