I have some video and a few more pics to post from my new "geezer phone", a Jitterbug phone! Hey it's $44.99/month for unlimited talk and text plus 250Megs of data.Jay w wrote: ↑Fri Oct 16, 2020 7:17 pm I was thinking the snow covered peaks in the distance must look awesome, but not translate to an image well.
Was it that obvious in something I said somewhere above? You're right though.
The mountains, the whole scene was awesome to behold.
There's something about these fantastic( a very poor adjective) vistas when you see them "in person". I really can't describe the feeling in words.
You have to be there as "they" say. That said, I knew straight away I wasn't going to get the images I wanted.
Had I got there a couple hours earlier--maybe.
When I reached the little pass and could see most of the view east of the lookout, I was disappointed.
The sky was a beautiful blue.
The clouds were still mostly white, puffy cumulus clouds...but there were too many. I could see as the hours passed they would build along the divide. There was another front on the way. That's why I did the hike Thursday. It would likely be the last good day before this current round of snow days coming...like now.
Weather and the atmosphere can change rapidly in the mountains, especially along the Continental Divide.
And sure nuff, it did.
And then I was surprised you're hiking in snow.
I'm ok hiking in the snow. I do it more in the spring, but as long as I'm prepared, I'm good.
Winter is why I got into Xcountry skiing.
I hiked up to Huckleberry lookout in November not long ago. There was snow and some ice after the pass, but nothing like this trip. It was also much colder this time.
I did prepare for it though. I always do since I go alone. I carry more "stuff" because one never knows what one may need if things go South. I wore multiple light layers, and had a Patagonia quilted fake down hoody, light and heavy gloves, food, First Aid kit, compass, whistle in my pack. Bear spray, Microspikes,and Emergency beacon clipped on outside. Liter of water...I take hiking alone seriously, whatever anyone here thinks.
Never mind small tripod with my heavy leveling head---22+ pounds
Nice shots. Thank you. I'm trying.
It's very cool you're getting out so much this year.
I need to go as often as I can and as hard as I can go. I'll be 73 in February. I can't squander the days I have left. Ya know?
We stayed in the camper last night and woke up to light snow. That was surprising too. I was replacing rotted siding on a barn as some payback for storage, and the wind made it damn cold to be working outside. Paint dries slow around freezing. Got 'er done and put the camper away for the season. (In a large shed with a cover and stinky stuff both on the ground and inside.)
Why is your camper storage so far away? Don't you worry about security?
Jay
Thanks Ken. Glad you liked that trail shot. The same features you mentions caught my eye too. I was also drawn to the color of the trail highlighted by the snow along side.ND wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:17 am I always like the trails with the big panoramic views, BUT the first photo of the trail caught my eye.
I’m no fan of hiking in the woods, however I liked the curvature of the trees, the bit of snow along the trail, and the contrast between the trail and the deep green foliage. One more thing, the trail as a leading line disappearing into the forest sets the mood for me.
Thank you too Tammy. Say HI to Kevin for me.TamandKev wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 7:40 pm Pete,
Wow! The fall colors are so beautiful! I especially liked the photos you posted from the Huckleberry Lookout trail, the fresh snow on the mountains, and the golden trees on the road to Kintla. Although we have tried to visit different times of year and we’ve certainly seen beautiful scenery every time, we always seem to get our fair share of rainy days, smoke, haze and road closures. Our two weeks in the park a year does not begin to capture all the photo opportunities or changing seasons. That’s why we appreciate you so much. Thank you for taking time to drive the roads, hike the hikes and edit and share your photos with us. It really lifts our spirit when we check the updates and see your new photography posted. Seeing you post them is even more special to us because we know you as a fellow hiker and friend. Keep up the great work! Be safe out there!
I know what you mean about using your camera for videos. I came to the same conclusion. Hard to see what you are recording as screen is dark when outside and using the zoom stinks. I no longer use my phone for videos.Here is some video, using that term video very loosely, from my Huckleberry hike.
My new phone sucks at making videos. I'll have to go back to carrying my old Sony camcorder.
Stay in touch Craig. We'll do some good hiking on the East Side next year. There's some super hiking over there that I know you'll enjoy.Thank you for posting. I am waiting to see if you run across Bonnie and Clyde this year....
I'm sad to report that I believe Clyde may have died.
I haven't seen Clyde in months. I have seen Bonnie as recently as a couple weeks ago.
She was sitting on my truck one day when I came back from the dock area at lake McDonald Lodge.
She's very skittish, but she did recognize me. I saw a second raven out there the same day, but I'm almost certain it wasn't Clyde.
Had it been Clyde, I'm sure he would have flown down to me. I may get out to the park today after work. If so I'll check on them.
BTW, I have a Tripadvisor friend named "Deb R." She is from Billings and is a Yellowstone Destination Expert. I met Deb while at Roosevelt Lodge in 2019 at Yellowstone. Anyhow, she was telling me you bought and mailed her an ALPS tent that you bought for her in Whitefish. She mentioned that you mailed it to her prior to her even paying you. Anyhow, small world...
It is indeed a small world isn't it? Deb is a good gal and brings news of Yellowstone to us here on the chat.
Her grandson Braedon has become a first rate photographer over the years. He had a clip on TV recently of a grizzly bear in Yellowstone.
Ha! I had forgotten about the tent I got for Deb! She was looking for a tent about the same time I was(2012?). Sportsmans SkiHaus had a sale going on. The Alps tents were on sale 1/2 price. So I got Deb one when I got mine and sent it to her. I still have mine and use it when car camping.
calicotraveler wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 2:30 pmI know what you mean about using your camera for videos. I came to the same conclusion. Hard to see what you are recording as screen is dark when outside and using the zoom stinks. I no longer use my phone for videos.Here is some video, using that term video very loosely, from my Huckleberry hike.
My new phone sucks at making videos. I'll have to go back to carrying my old Sony camcorder.
That said, I enjoyed your video! I've never done this hike and it was nice to see what it is like. Beautiful views from the lookout! Thanks for posting.
As always, you're quite welcome Michele!
Yeah, I need to go back to using my old Sony camcorder. It's 8 years old but still working.
I'll take it with me today when I go to the park to check on B&C.
Looks like a rain and snow mix today, so we'll see.
later
pete