Arrival at the Y

After landing in Denver and getting our rental car (actually a big Dodge Ram pickup, to our surprise), we drove to the Y via Longmont, where we stopped at Walmart to stock up on groceries. We got to the Y about 4:00 and checked into our cabin, Meadowlark. Unlike our previous cabins, which were either on the Summit or on high ground behind the main buildings, Meadowlark is closer to the main grounds -- an easy walk from the pool, crafts center, museum, and Sweet Memorial. Not as many clear mountain views from this cabin; still, it's surrounded by pines and very peaceful.

About 5:30, Katie, Kelly and I walked to the Admin building. Right before we started back, a cold front blew in. We saw, to the north, what looked like fog or white smoke blowing in front of Eagle Cliff Mountain. The sky was suddenly gray. We started walking back to the cabin, and discovered it wasn't fog or smoke, but snow! We were pelted by it, and it was moving horizontally because of the strong wind in our faces. Kim drove over in the pickup to rescue us from the mini-blizzard.

An hour later, the wind had calmed; the sky was clear blue; the sun was shining through the trees. There was no trace of snow. At 5:30, it was winter at the Y. At 6:30, it was spring.

We were tired after a long day and turned in early after dinner.