By the time I get this post out, I am going to be 30 (just kidding)! Back in September 2023, I turned 28. It is now January 2024. I’ve tried to write this post so many times but each time I sit down to write I have different thoughts and feelings that have been hardContinue reading “YEAR 27 REFLECTIONS & 28 MILES FOR YEAR 28”
Category Archives: Colorado
HIKING AS TYPE II FUN
As I reflect on this past year and the activities that filled it, I look back to writing this post on embracing childlike joy early on. My reflections there colored a lot of my year and how I spent my time outside work. I re-remembered what I loved to do as a child which wasContinue reading “HIKING AS TYPE II FUN”
DAY HIKING CRESTED BUTTE TO ASPEN & BACK
A couple weeks ago, my friends and I set out to hike from Crested Butte to Aspen and back in a day. The total distance of the hike is about 20.4 miles and 5,600 ft gain. I backpacked this trail a few years ago starting in Aspen and camping on the Crested Butte side beforeContinue reading “DAY HIKING CRESTED BUTTE TO ASPEN & BACK”
HOW I HAVE BEEN PRIORITIZING JOY
Lately, I’ve been thinking about what my “perfect day” looks like. I want to have more of them so I figure awareness of what that means to me is the first step. My perfect day consists of little moments that are aligned with my purpose, move the needle towards my goals, provide an opportunity toContinue reading “HOW I HAVE BEEN PRIORITIZING JOY”
HIKING TRAILS IN COLORADO: MY RECENT FAVORITES
Willow Lakes via Gore Range Trail A couple weekends ago while I was looking for a longer hike to do, I came across Willow Lakes via Gore Range Trail (12 miles, 2,800 ft gain) on my “to hike” list in AllTrails (which is insanely long) and I decided to check it out. This trail isContinue reading “HIKING TRAILS IN COLORADO: MY RECENT FAVORITES”
WHERE TO SEE THE BEST WILDFLOWERS IN COLORADO
When I was hiking in the foothills in Colorado in mid-May I was surprised (though maybe I shouldn’t have been) to see wildflowers. My all time favorite season is wildflower season so I was very happy. Different seasons can change the look and feel of hiking trails significantly. The pop of color lining the trailsContinue reading “WHERE TO SEE THE BEST WILDFLOWERS IN COLORADO”
LITTLE DETAILS THAT WILL ELEVATE YOUR HIKING EXPERIENCE
Summer is upon us! Summer is my favorite season to hike since the snow melts and it’s the season I can do the big day hikes I’ve dreamed about all winter. I’m also really excited to plan more camping trips which are a staple of summer. As I’m starting to plan out my summer hikes,Continue reading “LITTLE DETAILS THAT WILL ELEVATE YOUR HIKING EXPERIENCE”
12 GREAT HIKES TO DO DURING WINTER & SPRING NEAR DENVER
I am an all year around kind of hiker. Hiking season never ends in my eyes but it does get a bit more challenging to find hikes to do in the winter and spring. Because of the snow and ice in Colorado, I like to stick to shorter trails during these seasons in case IContinue reading “12 GREAT HIKES TO DO DURING WINTER & SPRING NEAR DENVER”
8 TIPS FOR TRAVELING & HIKING ALONE
This post has been on my heart because I think it’s applicable to anyone going through a change, wanting to make a change or wanting a new experience but finding that something is holding them back. I’ve found that my mind is my biggest barrier to allowing me to jump into the unknown, do theContinue reading “8 TIPS FOR TRAVELING & HIKING ALONE”
CHOOSING A NEXT VACATION OR ADVENTURE
It has been about 10 months since I first started doing one month long Airbnb rentals to explore different states/cities. One of the main questions I get is how I choose my next location to explore so I’m going to take some time to dig into my thought process around that. There are a fewContinue reading “CHOOSING A NEXT VACATION OR ADVENTURE”
Tales of My Trails 