Beyond the AT
The Strangest Section of the Colorado Trail
The stretch of the Colorado Trail from Monarch Pass Visitor Center toward Lake City is one of the strangest and most memorable sections of the entire trail. It has a...
How Hard is the Collegiate West Actually?
As rough as the drought was making the water situation on the Colorado Trail, my dad and I still wanted to complete the Collegiate West section of the trail. This...
Navigating Around Wildfires; Frisco to Twin Lakes
The place where my dad and I stayed in Frisco, Summit Inn, was willing to hold our packs for half the day after we checked out. Because of that, we...
Waterton Canyon to Frisco/Breckenridge
Starting this thru-hike came with a lot of anticipation and excitement. There were so many things I was looking forward to, as well as many things I wasn't prepared for....
How to Get From Denver to Waterton Canyon in Under $30 and 4 Hours
On July 7th, my dad and I departed from Cleveland, heading to Denver with the goal of starting the Colorado Trail that same day. Our flight landed in Denver around...
The Marmots call in reinforcements!
Marmots are winning! ‘Twas the night before the the most challenging hike of my life. Climbing up the 2000 foot ascent to Argentine Pass and then somehow navigating the sketchy...
Tahoe Rim Trail: A Far Away Home
As soon as Tim turned around and said, “I’m not going that way,” I knew exactly what he’d seen. I grabbed my phone and hurried around the bushes and there...
A Long Walk Around The Lake: Tahoe Rim Trail
I love loop hikes Who doesn’t? You drive to or get dropped off at the trailhead. Get out. Take the requisite photo of the sign. Then hike. And hike. Full,...
Reverence Moments and Inspiration
Sunset lights up the sunflowers Have you ever had those moments of spine tingling awe ? My friend and trail angel, Caroline, calls those “reverence moments.” They stir something deep...
Reverence Moments and Inspiration
Sunset lights up the sunflowers Have you ever had those moments of spine tingling awe ? My friend and trail angel, Caroline, calls those “reverence moments.” They stir something deep...
