1749: "Ouzel Lake and the Dangers of Alpine Swimming"

Interesting Things with JC #1749: "Ouzel Lake and the Dangers of Alpine Swimming" – Ouzel Lake can look inviting after a 4.9-mile summer hike, but the mountain water can remain cold enough to trigger an involuntary gasp and rapid breathing almost immediately. Stay in, and cold can begin taking away strength and coordination while you're still nearly five trail miles into Rocky Mountain National Park.