Water and Mud Plus Tender Tiny Shoots of New Grass!

….[ “ Little streams of water run everywhere into mossy mud, and then below this into week-old grass … “ ]

~4.9 Straight Line Miles SouthSouthWest Of Rock Creek Vista Point First Roadside Rest Area, Along The Pavement, Where See Snow Banks, Beartooth Highway, WY. Many places that have snow banks are in areas that are relatively level. Here the melt water will run slowly and collect easily, making mud.
….For some reason I failed to take photographs of this mud after the snow banks, so I must substitute photos taken later.
….Please contact me if you are willing to help with needed photos along the ZMM Route. If you notice errors or have suggestions, please contact me. **************************

AN EXCERPT FROM BILLINGS GAZETTE SERVES TO INTRODUCE THE NEXT PHOTO.:
…. Just 23 miles south of Red Lodge is the only summer-specific ski destination in North America, Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area, where proficient skiers and boarders find the cool way to enjoy hot weather [when it comes at low altitudes].
….“This is for advanced skiers that are traveling to the Beartooth Pass with the intent to do some riding and skiing routes that are accessed via the highway,” said Austin Hart, manager at Beartooth Basin. “The Basin is not your average ski hill – we don’t have a lot of amenities and we don’t sell much outside of lift tickets and a unique riding experience.”
Twin Lakes Headwall Terrain
….600 acres of very steep skiing terrain that varies in pitch from 15 to 50 degrees – this is not for the faint of heart. The headwall has two high-speed platter lifts that pulls skiers along the surface of the slope at 850 degrees of vertical assist.
….With an elevation of 10,900 feet and 1,000 feet of lift serviced straight up, the surrounding areas offer 3,000 vertical feet of hike-in backcountry skiing and riding. Hardcore skiers can hike an additional 100-200 feet with the Twin Lakes headwall – even more to ski to the lakes.
….“The tourists walk to the edge of the slope and point down, commenting on how crazy all the skiers are. Most guests that ride at the Basin aren’t your average tourist,” said Mr. Hart.
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(Photo = 106-0640cz2.8 ...... ZMM Page = 110 ...... WayPt = 140i 10920ft. Photo at = 148`|k|' ft)