On our way back from visiting family in OK we took a route through New Mexico to visit the Capulin Volcano National Monument near Raton Pass. We lingered too long at a few stops along the way which put us there close to sunset. Just as we arrived, the park rangers closed the gate to the road that goes around the volcano to reach the top. Bummer. KD decided to be adventurous and hike up the entire road with me full well knowing that we would be hiking in the dark. The sunset was stunning once we got higher up on the road before going around to the back side. The winds really picked up making the hike quite cold and bitter. It was fully dark by the time we reached the top, but with the bright moonlight we were able to see down into the crater. It was a neat experience and a cool landmark to explore. How many 12 year old girls can say they climbed a volcano in the dark in the middle of winter?
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| Capulin from a distance |
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| Sunset on the way up |
On MLK day, a group of us decided to take the boys winter hiking in RMNP. This would be Kolby's first time trying out the snowshoes. We started at Bear Lake and headed north to a junction where we gave the boys a choice. They could go the short route to Bierstadt Lake or the long route to Two Rivers Lake. Of course they chose the long route. After a grueling windy adventure, lots of breaks for snacks and a stop to add extra socks for frozen toes, the boys finally reached the lake. We took a quick picture before our fingers froze then returned to find a good wind shelter to make some hot cocoa. Kolby learned that sometimes adventures require a bit of suffering and discomfort, but in the end it's worth it!
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| Hot Cocoa |
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| Longs and friends |
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