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 19! What made it even more of a strange birthday, though, was my birthday was on a Monday - do you celebrate on Saturday, Sunday, …
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 some of the more popular trails in Colorado. That's especially true when you get into the I-70 ski resort area of Breckenridge, Copper, Vail, etc., …
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 for her to read, and almost every time I talked to her growing up, she would bring them up and how much she enjoyed them. …
Continue reading "Hiking the Second Creek Trail to Twin Cones"
https://youtu.be/hAFV1xV2ZhU 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 many trips to Colorado already, had not visited. Unfortunately, we realized too late that you needed a reservation for a timed entry, due to …
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 a view as a payoff for your hard work. The trail I decided on this week was another one that I chose for exactly this …
Continue reading "Exploring Staunton State Park – Mason Creek to Bear Paw Trail"
There are certain hikes that I've done over the past couple of years that I'll remember for a lifetime, and this turned into one of them. It may be because of a particularly impressive view the inspires awe, or potentially an encounter with wildlife that makes me appreciate the beauty around me. This hike would …
Continue reading "Chicago Lakes Trail – Mt. Evans Wilderness"
This is another post that's overdue, as this adventure was on September 14. As can be said about so many other of my adventures, I had grand intentions when I set out this morning. This is especially true of my solo hikes, and this was one such hike. For some reason, going it alone gives …
