November 2026
Reading a changing forecast
Mountain weather rewards patience. Check the pressure trend, watch the cloud base, and keep a conservative turnaround time when conditions change faster than expected.
Alpine Notes
Field observations from quiet trails and high passes.
October 2026
A small winter checklist
Dry layers, a warm drink, a paper map, spare gloves, and a headlamp are unremarkable items until the afternoon becomes colder or longer than planned.