Tag: hike
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Chasing Volcanoes – Iceland
Volcanoes were always a bit intriguing as a child. They came with the dinosaurs that I loved so much and insane destruction and chaos. They were fucking cool – and terrifying.
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My Favorite Outdoor Gear – 2020
I like gear, clothes, things. I try hard to buy things that last a long time and that reduce my environmental impact. I like things that can take a beating and look good long term. Here is my favorite gear of this year! Outdoors Wantdo Packable Lightweight Coat I love the Wantdo jacket, I was […]
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Maroon Bells – Need to Know
While it seems like it should be EASY to visit natural areas that are oh so picture perfect postcard lands, IT OFTEN IS NOT. The Maroon Bells is the perfect example of that complication and I am here to walk you through getting that awesome photo ad having a fantastic time. Due to overcrowding in […]
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Share the Outdoors
One thing I have noticed more acutely this year is that outdoor recreation can seem completely out of reach for people. This is due to a variety of things, including but not limited to ableism, racism, socio-economic restrictions, sexism, homophobia, and much more. Our culture shares the image of the outdoors as a white man, […]
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Hiking Tips and Tricks
If you too are seeking outdoor recreation, here are some of my tips on planning to hike. I
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Climb Mountains – Even Small Ones
I went hiking yesterday. It did not go well. My water bladder didn’t seal right (my fault) so I lost half my water, which was comfortably all over my backside leaking from my backpack. It was really sunny and hot, even at 8,600 ft. above sea level. I got altitude sickness. I took a wrong […]
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Hiking Tips for Northern Colorado
We get a lot of tourists to our part of Colorado and for good reason. We’re neighbors with Rocky Mountain National Park, we have some fabulous white water rafting, and we’re enroute to many other natural wonders. That being said, many people hit the Rocky Mountains without much knowledge or understanding of safety and comfort. […]