Mid June provided a lot of driving with few opportunities for classic supercells. Alas,
Walker and I trekked to the northern and central High Plains for storm photography chances, as chasing opportunities were dwindling for both of us (I have one more trip coming up in mid-July). It is nice to take personal chasing trips, as logistics of tour-guided chases be stressful (e.g., lodging for 18 folks, forecasting pressure, bathroom stops, food). Personal trips often provide unique opportunities to become close with Ma' Nature, especially when your daily average mileage for the trip nears 800 mi.! Along the way, we were able to take in some beautiful landscapes including: Teddy Roosevelt National Park, Pikes Peak, Great Sand Dunes National
Park, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Collegiate Peaks, and Capulin Volcano
National Monument (second trip there for me in less than a month!).
I love guiding people into the Plains, but it sure is nice to have a personal trip once in awhile...
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| Sunset at Teddy Roosevelt National Park |
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| Panny view at summit of Pikes Peak |
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| New Mexico Severe Convection |
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| 88-D BREF of our "cute" little cell |
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| Pretty NM convection |
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| Beautiful Mountain Sunset |
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| Great Sand Dunes National Park |
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| High Park, CO Wildfire (Northern CO) made many scenes on our trip hazy |
