Embrace Your Inner Beast!

An illustration of a skier carrying boots, skis and poles.

When faced with challenges, I embraced my inner beast and had a most excellent misadventure.

February 3, 2022 34

Solving The Ripper Outdoor Mystery with CluedUpp!

When I discovered the CluedUpp Games GPS Mystery, The Ripper was coming to Boulder, Colorado, we became The Sherlock Gnomes to solve the case! Click for photos and more about the app!

May 6, 2021 30

A Snow Day Social Distancing Adventure!

So, I was ready to post a funny story about my love for a sport played outdoors. Then I woke up this morning. I looked out the window and POW! The few inches predicted in Boulder, Colorado turned into 12 and it's supposed to snow all day. I went out in search of a snow... Continue Reading →

April 17, 2020 66

Backpacking the Indian Peaks Wilderness

Courtney and Susie returning from Woodland Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Click for hiking photographs of this amazing adventure!

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 →

September 25, 2019 54