The First Leg

As Gunnar begins the first part of his journey this was very much the typical scenery. Very hot and arid conditions; temp Exceeding 40 degrees Celsius with a stiff headwind. The picture is of a "Dirt Devil" (a small tornado) in very arid conditions. He has had to climb over 15,000 ft of elevation and is due in to Flagstaff around noon this afternoon local time. Keep your thumbs up for Gunnar as he heads for the plains in the next leg of his race.