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Thanks to all for your comments about; "High In The San Juan Mountains #1" July 22, 2006 Like lambs to the slaughter! I made a rookie mistake. Anyone who lives or spends time in the mountains knows that be prepared is a key word. After more than 57 years of mountain photography I ignored the rules. What could possibly happen on a July day with the temperature being so warm? Snow wind and sleet could happen and it did. Two hours after my long coffee break by the waters edge in Image #1, Cameraanie and me were soaking wet and very chilled. We found a sheepherder that gave us shelter and hot soup PLUS a stern lecture on traveling in the mountains without the proper gear. One that I deserved! We retreated from our 12,9 27 feet ( 3940.14 Meters) new area down to our truck at 11,000 feet (352.8 M) and headed back to our cabin. Warning to everyone! Even after 57 years you can become careless. Do not take anything for granted! Always go fully prepared!