Raw and Unfiltered Life Adventures
In what felt like an eternity, a half hour had passed and the storm was drifting down the valley to lower terrain, echoing with guttural thundering all the way. The Hessie Trailhead is a great place to begin an adventure into the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Located just west of Boulder, CO and in close proximity … Continue reading Woodland Lake, Skyscraper Reservoir and Instense Thunderstorms
As it were, it wouldn't be long till we made it around the next bend and faced yet another foe, a bigger, larger than life foe, the weather! On a recent outing we knew what we were walking into, sort of. The weather forecast was calling for high winds, rain and possible snow later in … Continue reading Wind, Rain and Snow…Oh My
Three Mile Creek is no eye popping outing, it has few features many would seek when it comes to hiking in the alpine. Though what it does offer is serenity. There is a simple reason that keeps many people from venturing into the crystallized and icy landscape of Colorado's high country in winter, cold. Bone … Continue reading Three Mile Creek – Mt Evans Wilderness
For us, Hell's Hole was far from anything evil. If there is a negative, it is found in the first two miles of the trail and the constant climb. But don't let that stop you, the aspen groves and dense forest will work wonders on your psyche, whereas the uphill battle will reward you with … Continue reading Hell’s Hole – Mt Evans Wilderness
"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
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
The question begs to be asked, can you be in two places at the same time and still benefit from both? Absolutely! However, you need to know where such a place exists and then be able to get there. Anyone who has a love for the outdoors in Colorado will tell you, the Indian Peaks … Continue reading Mount Saint Vrain
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