Paco Passes
Over the years, of the many color spotters who have contributed to this site, Southern California’s Paco had the best nose for fall color.
He was often seen exploring the Eastern Sierra and San Bernardino Mountains with his companion and best friend, Soyoung Kim.
On those scouting trips, he’d often take in the beauty of the scene surrounding him, then finish his sojourn with a taste of Ben & Jerry’s Coffee Buzz, Buzz, Buzz.
We learned today that Paco passed away this autumn on Oct. 7.
While we mourn his passing, we note that he chose the season he loved best to retire from fall color spotting.
See you next autumn, dude.
Mr. Poimiroo-you honor us with this post. Thank you for creating such an incredible platform for people (especially those of us new to California seeking autumn colors) that help people see in real time where to hunt for fall foliage. It is a bold statement, but I dare say that California fall color is equal to, if not more spectacular than any colors we saw in the Northeast.
I recently read an article that stated dogs do see some specific colors, and golden yellow in particular. I think it explains why he reveled in the eastern sierra during autumn, with the explosion of quaking aspens turning to gold.
Our days spent color peeping here are core memories now, that keep me going on my darkest days following his passing. I will look forward to revisiting our favorite spots next autumn, in memory of Paco.
And… I did not know this would be posted, so i want to give photo credit to the very gifted photographer, and wonderful friend, Tiare Kirkland, of Mammoth Lakes, CA. Paco loved her, too.