Off Trail Delights in the Rawah Wilderness
A three-day, mainly off-trail, backpacking weekend in the Rawah Wilderness of Colorado
Year: 2010
Looping Around Lost Creek
There are certain areas in my ‘backyard’ that I return to ever year. A favorite local hike in the nearby foothills. A route that lets me stride in the fresh snow. And an area that beckons for my first backpacking Read More …
Hey, You, Get off my McLeod…and skiing in June!
A rare rainy weekend here in Colorado. The girlfriend and I wisely decided that maybe backpacking at 10k-11k when it is snowing and high 30s/low 40s may not be the best idea. (And up to half a foot of snow Read More …
Red Rocks – Colorado Style
At this time of the year, it is sometimes difficult to get in some backcountry jaunts. The high country is still very snowy for backpacking..but not really enough for extended skiing. Sure, the local foothills are nice..but I like to Read More …
Boulder Super Slam 2010
Every year my friends and I do what we call the Boulder Super Slam. A stroll of the Boulder foothills that is ~25 miles, 10k ft elevation gain and AYCE Indian food!!! Not many scenic photos because this hike is Read More …
Hiker Trash Going Vertical
The first part of Spring 2010 was learning the rudiments of climbing under the tutelage of my friends Mark and Kevin…. Some highlights are below. Here is the link to all the photos It started off with a knot/belay lesson Read More …
Winter Fun 2010
Not a lot of verbose trip reports for most of the winter…but man, did I do a LOT of skiing!!! Hut trips, ski tours and even some nice walk-abouts. You'll also see a certain German national who became a very Read More …
Open Letter to AT Thru-Hikers
With thru-hiking season starting in a few months, (and planning in full swing), thought I'd republish this article. It is something I wrote for 1999 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers. The thoughts can apply to any long journey, however.