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Rocky Mountain Mule Saddle Frost

Published September 29, 2019

I, Bernie Harberts, did not use generative AI to write or illustrate this article. Spell check and grammar check, yes. AI, no.

Is fall not cool enough for you yet? Here are some chill photos to cool you down a few degrees. They are from my camp along the Greys River (Wyoming) earlier this week.

Frost and fall color along the Greys River, Wyoming during Bernie Harberts cross-country mule ride.
Is this better? Some crisp frost and fall color for you.
Bernie Harberts bivy bag camp along the Greys River, Wyoming in late September frost during cross-country mule ride.
My camp. I’ve been sleeping in my bivy bag. Big, toasty thanks to my wife Julia for sending me a warmer sleeping bag right when I needed it. Night time temps have dipped in to the mid-twenties lately.
Mules Cracker and Brick grazing on frosty grass along the Greys River, Wyoming during Bernie Harberts cross-country mule ride.
Cracker and Brick browse on frosty grass. The low temps spike the sugar content of the grass they’re eating. This is good news considering I can’t carry much grain to feed them. So far, they’re keeping on the weight. So am I. I start every morning with…
Bernie Harberts cooking pasta for breakfast at his camp along the Greys River, Wyoming during cross-country mule ride.
…a hearty breakfast. Here I’m cooking pasta. Followed by a cup of hot chocolate. And an energy bar….or two.
Wildlife feeding heavily along the Greys River, Wyoming in fall during Bernie Harberts cross-country mule ride.
My only neighbors are eating like crazy, too.
Frost covering mule saddle from horn to cantle at Bernie Harberts camp along the Greys River, Wyoming during cross-country mule ride.
My saddle is covered in frost from horn to….
Frost on mule saddle cantle at Bernie Harberts Greys River, Wyoming camp during cross-country mule ride.
…cantle. I usually cover my saddle with a poncho to keep this from happening. This particular night I forgot. Lesson learned.

There. I hope you’re feeling a little cooler, a little more fall-like now.

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One Response to Rocky Mountain Mule Saddle Frost

  • Todd Bryant on October 1, 2019 at 2:52 am

    My wife and I just returned from The Spokane area, where it snowed during the last few days of September. First time since 1926. Cold and wind in the mid 30s. Our grandsons wedding which was planned for outside. So the ceremony was moved into a wonderful old sawn fletched barn. Wish I could send you a photo. Safe travels. Tb

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