Hiking and Activity Blog

St. Louis Peak

Fairly long hike in the Byers Peak Wilderness area to St. Louis Peak. Started across from St. Louis Lake trailhead south of Fraser. ...

Vasquez Peak

Great hike on the Continental Divide with my friend Mike Kernstock. Started across from the Henderson Mine and took the Divide Trail up...

Wheeler Peak

An absolute horrible and embarrassing time staying on trail for some reason on the way to Wheeler Peak, the New Mexico state high point....

Greyrock Meadow and Summit

Sally and I hiked to the top of Greyrock in Poudre Canyon this weekend. Beautiful hike and weather. Fun climb.

Four Corners and Mesa Verde

Enjoyed going to Mesa Verde and Four Corners! Didn't have cash to pay the Navajos so we had to drive out of our way to find an ATM. ...

Telluride

Telluride was absolutely beautiful! Stayed at the Peaks resort in the Mountain Village, hiked around the ski area, went to see the...

Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP/Green Mountain

Enjoyed a hike in the Black Canyon NP and to the top of Green Mountain. About 7 miles of hiking in all. Beautiful day and beautiful...

Cache La Poudre Wilderness and High Point

Lots of burn in this area but still a beautiful place. Dealt with some menacing clouds, light rain and even some hail. Saw a moose!

Quandary Peak - 14er #3

Tons of snow, all the way from tree line to the top. Started up the Quandary Peak trail at 6:45 AM and reached the summit around 10:30. ...

Golden Gate Canyon State Park/Windy Peak

Took a 6 mile hike through Golden Gate Canyon State Park to the summit of Windy Peak. Started from the Rifleman Phillips trailhead on...