When my brother came and we hiked the Glacier Gorge Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park a couple of years ago, it was Carly and I’s first foray into winter … Continue reading Chief Mountain Trail – First Time With Microspikes!
My birthday was a little bit odd this year. To start off with, I turned 31 – quite literally two odd numbers – something that hasn’t happened since I turned … Continue reading Birthday Weekend 2020!
Estes Park, Colorado is home to one of the two entrances to Rocky Mountain National Park, with the other being Grand Lake on the west side of the park, and … Continue reading Elk Rut 2020 – Estes Park, Colorado
I attempted to summit Old Baldy in early July last year, not realizing at those elevations that snow would be such an issue. I trudged through hip deep snow for … Continue reading Second Attempt at Old Baldy / Diamond Lake
Some people might say that waking up at 4am on a Saturday morning to go hiking is crazy, but I say it’s the only way to experience the best of … Continue reading Booth Lake Trail – Near Vail, CO
My hike Sunday and this post are dedicated to my Grandma Branch that passed away on Friday. When I was little, I used to write one or two page stories … Continue reading Hiking the Second Creek Trail to Twin Cones
Waking up early and heading to the mountains for a morning hike has been my escape of choice over the last couple of months. There’s something about breathing the cool … Continue reading Stanley Mountain Trail – Berthoud Pass
Carly and I have been dating for over six years and married for just under three now, which seems like such a short time when I write it like that, … Continue reading Returning to St. Mary’s Glacier – 2020
During my parents visit over the Fourth of July weekend, the plan was for us to visit the main part of Rocky Mountain National Park that my mom, despite her … Continue reading Expedition to Emerald Lake
I’ve explored a number of different hikes in the front range near Denver, and I decided to put together my list of personal top 5 hikes – even though as … Continue reading Top 5 Hikes Near Denver – Way Too Early Edition
With the pandemic taking its toll on everyone, it’s been a while since Carly and I have had much contact with anyone other than each other, so it was nice … Continue reading Family Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Those of you who have read a few of my posts are probably starting to notice a theme that the hikes that I choose tend to have some sort of … Continue reading Exploring Staunton State Park – Mason Creek to Bear Paw Trail
