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People who like this sort of thing will find this the sort of thing they like.
–attributed to Abe Lincoln
 
Ever year, a transition happens. The snow melts in the high country and does not leave quite enough for skiing but still too much for backpacking.
My eyes turn to the foothills.
I start to think of hiking and put away the skis for the season.
But there is always one last trip. One last chance to glide along the powder in the shadow of the Continental Divide.
My buddy d-low (aka Broseph Shred-low) invited me out Good Friday for a tour at Brainard Lake sans the weekend crowds. Why was Friday good? Because I was going skiing! Joining us would be my other friend Kevin.
The first part of the skiing was good with some great views to the divide.

 
Alas, towards the end the weather warmed up considerably.

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