An easy four-mile backpacking trip becomes nearly ten on a treacherous hike to Siepel Hut in Colorado. Click for another backpacking misadventure!
Backpacking to Jasper Lake, Indian Peaks Wilderness
Backpacking takes camping to another level. Click for a hike and loads of photos of Jasper and Devil's Thumb Lakes in the Indian Peaks Wilderness of Colorado!
Wordless Wednesday – Tree Inspiration!
Last weekend, I went backpacking and was haunted by the trees. On Monday, I started writing another creepy tale. Click for the photos that inspired me!
Backpacking the Indian Peaks Wilderness
Hiking the Indian Peaks Wilderness exceeded expectations. This is my fourth backpacking trip and I'm finally getting the hang of it. Three years ago, I carried waaaaay too much when backpacking to Sawtooth. I needed help lifting my pack to my shoulders and taking it off. I resembled Cheryl Strayed in Wild, who carried, Monster,... Continue Reading →
Backpacking Challenge in the Rockies
When the opportunity for a backpacking adventure in the Rocky Mountains arose, my thoughts raced back in time to when I hiked with a group of friends from Snowmass right outside of Aspen. My girlfriend had pointed to the peaks way out in the distance and said, "That's where we're going." I had laughed. We... Continue Reading →