While talking to my friend in July I said I was headed to Alaska this summer and they asked if I turn into a bear or salmon every August and instinctually have to go north. The salmon and I must experience a similar pull to head in that direction where we eventually meet at variousContinue reading “ALASKA IN AUGUST & MUSINGS ON PERSONAL EVOLUTIONS”
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TRAIL FOOD: MY CURRENT FAVORITES FOR DAY HIKES
I think most people agree, food tastes better on the trail! The math goes something like: Fresh air + feeling your heartbeat + jaw dropping views = best tasting food. Packing food for a day on the trail is one of my favorite parts of hiking and something I haven’t discussed much. Throughout the hikingContinue reading “TRAIL FOOD: MY CURRENT FAVORITES FOR DAY HIKES”
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.)”
24HRS IN SEDONA, ARIZONA
Sedona is such a special place where there is so much to see and do. Sedona is partly popular for its vortices which are thought to be swirling centers of energy that are conducive to healing, meditation and self exploration. Many feel inspired recharged or uplifted after visiting a vortex (source). Whether you believe inContinue reading “24HRS IN SEDONA, ARIZONA”
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”
A DAY AT BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Bryce Canyon National Park has the largest concentration of hoodoos (irregular rock columns) found anywhere in the world. It is very close to Zion but is quite a bit less popular and has a drastically different landscape. When I first visited Bryce Canyon I was blown away and if you’re in the area already visitingContinue reading “A DAY AT BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK”
ANGEL’S LANDING
Zion National Park is Utah’s first and most visited national park with over 4 million visitors each year. This visitor count also puts Zion third on the list of the most visited national parks in the nation. People come from far and wide to see Zion’s expansive canyon which boast amazing canyoneering opportunities for beginnersContinue reading “ANGEL’S LANDING”
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!”
Tales of My Trails 