Driving up to Crags last night was an adventure. The fog started just west of CO Springs and lasted until just after Divide; at a stressful 25 mph on Hwy 24, it was the worst fog I've ever seen outside of southern CA. Regardless, I stayed at Crags TH, and slept in the car between the brief rain showers and c-c-cold temps. I had intended to start a little earlier, but figured the higher elevations could have gotten a good dusting of snow. I was half right; it did snow, but other than remnants in the shadows, it was gone by the time I got above treeline. A bit windy and chilly in the a.m., but i was toasty on the way down. A gorgeous hike all around. Get up there before a big storm rolls in! Descending the loose dirt just above treeline is bad enough without snow or ice.
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