Lately I've been trying to incorporate more outside time whenever possible. I spend most of my life sitting at my desk/couch/bed staring at a screen. In an effort to give my mind a break, I've taken my leisure pursuits out into the woods. I usually don't really get the urge to go outside until the … Continue reading Hiking: Maroon Bells 2023
Maroon Bells is an iconic Colorado landmark nestled near Snowmass and Aspen. There is no parking at all at the trailhead, only a dropoff point. Uber and Lyft also don't service it, so from the village center it's about a 10 mile walk. Shuttle reservations are available online but you have to book fairly far … Continue reading Hiking: Maroon Bells 2020
We drove out a few hours east to go to Maroon Bells but I decided to take advantage of one last sunny warm weekend in Colorado...and we headed out to Arches National Park in Utah. It was just a few extra hours from Glenwood Springs, where we were staying. There were lots of people at … Continue reading Hiking: Arches National Park 2020
With no races on my schedule, I was itching to get out in a responsible way. I decided to get out for a hike and to head out super early to avoid people. I brought plenty of hand sanitizer and had two neck gaiters so that I could double up. I got to Roxborough State … Continue reading Hiking: Carpenter Peak 2020
I headed out to Lake Pueblo State Park for an overnight camping trip. It was very toasty and warm and sunny! During the entire hike I may have ran into a few cyclists and four other hikers. On AllTrails I found a short hike that included a few great views of the reservoir and valley. … Continue reading Hiking: Stonehenge Trail at Lake Pueblo State Park 2020
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