The weather on James, compared to most places in the Rockies or Colorado, is actually quite predictable - Expect high winds and low visibility at all times! Thanks for the report and pictures. IT looks like you got lucky this time.
Check out this site for some information on glaciers in Colorado. As it turns out, the question of whether or not glaciers still exist in Colorado depends on who you ask:
Looks like an awesome trip. I'll have to visit this place soon.
There are actually a few actual glaciers in Colorado, noting like WA though of course. Mills Glacier on Longs Peak is among the few in CO. St. Mary's is simply a permanent ice patch.
Mike Lewis - May 9, 2011 4:28 am - Voted 10/10
You make this look very appealingNice write up and way to make the most of it!
Alpenglow5280 - May 11, 2011 2:38 pm - Hasn't voted
Good 'ol JamesThe weather on James, compared to most places in the Rockies or Colorado, is actually quite predictable - Expect high winds and low visibility at all times! Thanks for the report and pictures. IT looks like you got lucky this time.
Check out this site for some information on glaciers in Colorado. As it turns out, the question of whether or not glaciers still exist in Colorado depends on who you ask:
http://glaciers.research.pdx.edu/glaciers-colorado
JMMCO23 - Jan 31, 2013 5:22 pm - Hasn't voted
Nice!Looks like an awesome trip. I'll have to visit this place soon.
There are actually a few actual glaciers in Colorado, noting like WA though of course. Mills Glacier on Longs Peak is among the few in CO. St. Mary's is simply a permanent ice patch.