Raw and Unfiltered Life Adventures
Standing here while looking over the edge, the imagination leaps with excitement at the potential adventures. We have hiked many trails in Colorado of which there have been a wide variety of differing landscapes, all unique to their own region. Each presenting us with beautiful and amazing opportunities for exploration and discovery that fill the … Continue reading Lake Isabelle – Indian Peaks Wilderness
That's seemingly the market for Frogg Toggs, $20 ultralight rain gear. In our hunt for lightweight rain gear that doesn't break the bank and keeps you dry, we ran across Frogg Toggs. Made from a breathable polypropylene material that comes in at a whopping 10.5 oz for the jacket and pant, compresses down into a … Continue reading Frogg Toggs Rain Gear
Times like these on the trail tend to be numb. You just push on while your senses are on heightened alert. Who gets up early in the morning and decides to go for a "workout hike" an hour away? Seriously, there are gyms close by, and we have equipment in our home, no, not used … Continue reading Lost Creek Wilderness – A Walk in the Rain
"I think there's a dead cat in my beard" Hiking all year, in all seasons, has its pros and cons. Most would tell you, "the best hiking weather is sunny and blue and not too hot or cold." We all know that that rarely happens. If we waited on that type of weather, on the … Continue reading Castlewood Canyon State Park
Turning fifty, physically, was like a light-switch was flipped and stuck in the on (or off, depending on how you look at it) position. The mental fight began soon after. Hiking the Colorado Trail just seemed like the right thing to do. In 2017 we wanted to hike the Colorado Trail. But, as it were, … Continue reading Colorado Trail
Have you ever had a plan, got stuck in traffic and then changed everything, direction and all, and found yourself far and removed from the original destination? This trip was supposed to be in Rocky Mountain National Park. However, due to an accident and a general distaste for traffic, we altered our course and found … Continue reading Mueller State Park
There's nothing like being back in nature and happy! There's nothing like the serenity of hiking in the forest several days after a good snowstorm. The clouds have parted giving way to the deep clear blue beyond. The snow has melted, well, off the important places anyway (the highway). The wildlife is back at it, … Continue reading Alderfer Three Sisters
Great fall colors, a surprise wildlife encounter and plenty of nature to go around, we were successful at getting our bodies and minds to take a day off. Staunton State Park is a great place to explore just an hour west of Denver. With plenty of trails for all, one could easily find themselves alone … Continue reading Staunton State Park
Protective, loving and sweet only begin to describe what one would see when she peered deep into our eyes awaiting the chance to just cuddle. She was what life should be, love. It is with a heavy heart that we share our latest adventure. To those who have been following us and know, our beloved Billie … Continue reading Chicago Lakes – Mt Evans Wilderness
Making our way across the high open tundra, we felt as if we could touch the sky. The High Lonesome to Devil's Thumb is just that, a high altitude trail to be alone with your thoughts in an ever expanding environment. The trail always aiming for a horizon that blurs, where earth and sky are … Continue reading High Lonesome to Devil’s Thumb
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