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With a fresh coat of snow across Arizona on New Year's Day, I decided to head east from Flagstaff to Canyon de Chelly as I envisioned Spider Rock rising above the snow covered canyon. It was cold sleeping in the back of the truck at -3F that night and standing on the rim in the morning, but the view was warmth for a photographer's soul. The barren tree against the snow really captured my eye. This is quite different from the fall when the cottonwoods are a river of yellow. A Navajo tale has it that the top of Spider Rock is white from the bones of the bad Navajo children whom Spider Woman has eaten.
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As usual, great scenery and captures.
I can not think of a colder spot than the back of a pickup. Toss out a small tent and sleep warmly. Sleeping above metal with just some fiberglass above, and it's a toss and turn night trying to stay warm.
Have a good one,
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1' - I have a small bunk and 4" foam pad under the fiberglass shell. That has been my set-up for 40 years. It was still cold as the water bottles in the ice chest froze overnight. I do have a Mr buddy heater that I turn on right before I get up in the morning to knock the chill off.
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Excellent photos and I love the dedication.
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I remember in middle school reading "Sing Down the Moon" which took place in Canyon de Chelly. First time I've actually seen a picture of it.
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Been there LONG time ago, no snow, but it was still pretty.
With the snow you bring out the best of a scenic wonder.
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My DIL ran the ultra marathon there last year, before snow...
Cool pictures!
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Louis, when the cottonwoods in the bottom change to yellow in the fall, the canyon also comes to life in nice color. When I was there in late fall, I could hear the turkeys yelp from the bottom right before sunrise. Brazos- did the marathon course take her along the creek?
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