Friday, October 14, 2022

Now Boondocking in the Penrose BLM Area

I'd had enough of the cold weather at 9200 feet and so this morning I broke camp and I was heading out of the Poncha Pass area by 9:30 AM.  

By Noon, I was in the Penrose BLM area and setting up camp.  The road into the area has gotten really bad, and the one leading to my usual preferred spot was even worse!

I ended up in a different area adjacent to the parking area for RVs that I usually skip.  Took me an hour to maneuver the VRRV to a site that was somewhat level, and still it took quite a bit to get her level.


I was seeking warmth and I found it! It was over 80° at 4:00 p.m. with a forecasted low of 42° here while at the Poncha Pass site it was 56° with a forecasted low of 32°. Amazing what a difference of 3300 feet and altitude will do.

Didn't get any riding done with the exception of using Yagi to scout out possible camping locations.  

Tomorrow, the Fremont Search and Rescue organization is going to be conducting training in the immediate area so it will be a good time to be away.  I'm thinking a visit to the old standby location: Skyline Drive.

Clear skies tonight:

4 comments:

SonjaM said...

Enjoy the warmer temps. It will be getting colder way too soon. Not looking forward to freezing temperatures but glad that it isn't scorching hot and dry anymore.

redlegsrides said...

Thanks SonjaM, I prefer being warm over cold these days... The days of riding in the snow are far fewer in my future.

Oz said...

Those 3300 feet can make quite the impact. I love your photos from Skyline Drive and I have yet to ride it even though I have ridden by there several times over the last few summers.

redlegsrides said...

Indeed, Oz. Pictures I've been posted in the latest.