New Shoes
My hiking shoes have been comfortable for the many years I’ve owned them. So, it surprised me when they began
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Random Thoughts
Collecting the Baldy’s in the West Elks
Some people hate it when you call Maroon Peak South Maroon Peak. Sure, people are just trying to differentiate it
Read MoreAugust Frenzy
We had our first frost earlier this week. The briskness in the air has people wondering if winter is going
Read MoreThe Lemonade Project. Part 1 12-1-12
We’re still waiting for the winter of 2012-13 to arrive here in Colorado, and to a lesser extent Utah and
Read MoreSpecial Places
September 18th would have been my good friend Jack Hannan’s 38th birthday. Everyone who knew him still misses him terribly.
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What Makes a Leafer?
Am I a “leafer”? After all, I’m out there, enjoying the golden aspens in this beautiful season. So, I MUST be a leafer? I’ve taken plenty of pictures to prove it! Are all locals who take pleasure in the myriad of colors that fall brings “leafers” also? But, then I found myself in surprising contemplative thought over this issue. And I realized several differences between leafers and locals. Here’s what I discovered:
Read MoreLassen Peak – Closing a Volcano
Lassen is the southern most volcano in the Cascade Range. With an easy 2.5-mile trail leading directly from the road
Read MoreMore from Silverton
We had so many great photos from Silverton that we decided another post was in order. The miners of the
Read MoreTurning Around: Thoughts
After turning around on Grand Teton last week, I’ve alternated between patting myself on the back for making a good
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