My friends and I hiked Bear Peak (5 miles, 2,673 ft. gain) last weekend, a trail that humbles me each year. Feeling my heart beat out of my chest reminded me that I am still, very much, alive. The familiar burn in my legs told me it’s hiking season and I’m ready to explore trailsContinue reading “HIKING REPORT 6/11/25- Heading westward!”
Tag Archives: Colorado
HURON PEAK, THE LEADVILLE 100 & HUMAN POTENTIAL
Another 14er! Over the weekend I hiked Huron Peak (14,004 ft.) the lowest of all Colorado’s 14ers. My friend and I planned a semi last-minute trip to camp and summit Huron which neither of us had done. Huron Peak is not too far from Leadville where the Leadville 100 trail race was happening the sameContinue reading “HURON PEAK, THE LEADVILLE 100 & HUMAN POTENTIAL”
CAMPING NEAR AND SUMMITING MT. SHAVANO (14,230 FT.)
While I’m hiking, I find myself thinking about those who discovered and lived in the areas I’m exploring. I wonder what they thought when they came across these beautiful, albeit unforgiving, wildernesses. I’ve decided to do some digging on the history of and stories that have happened in the places I explore. We are startingContinue reading “CAMPING NEAR AND SUMMITING MT. SHAVANO (14,230 FT.)”
CURATING YOUR 2024 ENERGY
I go for a walk around my neighborhood each day and on my route I pass by a couple of parks with playgrounds. As I pass by, I love witnessing the little kids at play. They sprint around with huge smiles on their faces, constantly pushing their limits, climbing, jumping and sliding off things. ThenContinue reading “CURATING YOUR 2024 ENERGY”
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”
GEARING UP FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
As I get older it feels as though November (the start to the holiday season!) comes around quicker and quicker. This seasons brings more joy and excitement and of course – busyness! And boy has it felt busy indeed. I just kicked off an engagement with a new client this week and am gearing upContinue reading “GEARING UP FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR”
TALES OF LONGER TRAILS (26.2 to be exact!)
I recently had my 26th birthday and also ran my first marathon (26.2 miles!) in Aspen, Colorado. I think it’s important to reflect each year to celebrate accomplishments, learn from failures and set goals for the year to come. I’ve been thinking a lot about what I learned during my 25th year and what IContinue reading “TALES OF LONGER TRAILS (26.2 to be exact!)”
SUMMER DAY HIKE PACK ESSENTIALS
I was hiking over the weekend with some friends and one of them asked how heavy my backpack was. I proceeded to take off my backpack to let them hold it and they were surprised by the weight! For summer day hikes, I carry the same black backpack whether the hike is shorter or longContinue reading “SUMMER DAY HIKE PACK ESSENTIALS”
WILDFLOWER SEASON!
Recently, it has been so smokey in Colorado and I’m assuming most states in the west are experiencing a similar forecast. As wildfires rage in California, the smoke is settling across the west bringing Denver’s air quality to top the charts among the worst air quality in major cities across the world. It stinks (literallyContinue reading “WILDFLOWER SEASON!”
GROWING
It’s been about two and a half weeks since I’ve been back from Alaska but some how my Alaska adventures feel like a lifetime ago. Looking back now I feel like I lived a completely different life there, like I was a different person somehow. I stepped out of my comfort zone to make friends,Continue reading “GROWING”
Tales of My Trails 