The point is, we get lots of gorgeous weather: Very little rain, few cloudy days and lots of bright warm sun during the day. Also, because of our altitude, the sun is very bright here, quick to bronze skin and goad you into a good, solid sweat.
Yesterday, the temperature made it up to 86, the high so far for us, without a cloud in the sky. Jack and I walked for four miles under the blazing sun. While it wasn't an exceptional distance, easily accomplished in an hour, it was interesting to me how quickly the combination of warmth and glare sapped the energy right out of him. That was one tired pup by the time we were done.
We're all building up our strength and stamina, which will be important in a few weeks. It's going to be another really active weekend: 15 miles Saturday and 11 miles Sunday. Hopefully, we'll be able to find a good hiking trail that either doesn't include a gigantic mountain in it, or that at least warns you so we're properly prepared.
Oh, on a side note, turns out the path we were on (the Crags Trail in Cripple Creek) has mountain lions! Cool, huh?
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