Field notes, v576
Page 309
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Journal 10 mi. N. Wolf Hole, Mohave Co., Arizona April 15 Left Bishop for Wolf Hole at 10:15 am. Once in Canada weather became windy and overcast, becoming rainy post Las Vegas. From Mosquito on it rained or drizzled continuously. Had to stop in St. George, Utah, for supplies, then pushed on to Wolf Hole. The dirt road was thoroughly wet, the car slipping to the side on hills where acceleration was negl. Arrived at trapping site after dark, wind blowing ca 30-40 mph and much rain carried with wind. The mud was quite thin here, collecting on one's boots in just a few steps. Decided to return to St. George rather than try to camp and sleep in the weather. Of course trapping was out of the question. It rained heavily through the night; turning to a light snowfall in the morning. Snow was down to about 3,400-4,000 ft, just at the level of the trap site. The storm was still around by mid-morning, and, in view of road conditions and the necessity to leave by the 17th, we elected to return to Las Angeles rather than waiting another few hours in St. George, as trapping may well have been precluded by weather conditions this night as well. April 16