Colorado 14ers: Mount Oxford
Fourth time is the charm! I had been ‘dreaming’ of hitting the third 14er in the group since summiting Mount Belford a few years prior. But it never worked out. Would I have it in me to make it happen on this beautiful occasion? Continue reading
Climbing Your First Colorado 14er
So you are visiting Colorado or just decided to try climbing one of Colorado’s 53 mountains above 14,000 feet. Should you? Could you? What do you need to know before you go? Continue reading
Colorado 14ers: Mount Missouri
After seven seasons of hiking 14ers, finally one with a group I really liked hiking with! Mount Missouri was a bigger challenge than expected, but certainly a lot of fun and a great workout. Continue reading
Rocky Mountain National Park / First Open Week!
Colorado is justly famous for its mountains. The Rockies rise up in the middle of the continent like a wall meant to stop colonization and make the place rugged, remote, and scenic. Alas, humanity is really good at beating down nature, and the Rockies were no match for our relentless pursuit of wealth and suburbs. By now, there are homes everywhere in the state, except where Federal land ownership prevents construction. Continue reading