Boulder – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 23:32:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg Boulder – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 May Day Snowy Birthday https://pmags.com/may-day-snowy-birthday https://pmags.com/may-day-snowy-birthday#respond Sat, 20 May 2017 05:18:51 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=14395 May Day Snowy Birthday

My original plans were delayed a day for New Mexico. So I took a snowy walk in the foothills instead for my birthday. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/may-day-snowy-birthday/feed 0 14395 A jaunt on an old favorite https://pmags.com/a-jaunt-on-an-old-favorite https://pmags.com/a-jaunt-on-an-old-favorite#respond Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:01:33 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=11889 A jaunt on an old favorite

A hike on the Bear Peak loop. Read More ...

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A few hours in the foothills with my camera? It means looking for spring wildflowers. Read More ...

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The high country is lacking good snow. And the foothills were probably crowded. But I found an obscure little spot to enjoy. Read More ...

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On nights with freshly fallen snow, even the everyday walk is memorable. Read More ...

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Some spring like snow on Saturday with some cold hiking on Sunday made for a good weekend. Read More ...

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Things to do, see and explore while in Boulder, Colorado. Read More ...

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Waiting for some snow to clear out. Don't want to drive far. Time to go hiking locally. Read More ...

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A mid-week hike is just the reset I needed after a busy April. Read More ...

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This time of the year is typically difficult for me.

The high country has sloppy, warm snow…but a bit too much for hiking.

And I am not always in the mood to drive four hours to get to Colorado’s red rock country around Grand Junction.

The foothills are starting to open up. As much I’ve enjoyed them in the past, I must confess I am looking for something different to try esp on weekend day off. And the higher foothills can be a bit sloppy, too.

So I look to the east…

Often ignored. But the plains are always there.

As much as part of Colorado as the mountains and canyons.

So, as in years past, someone and I take to the High Plains trails.

Where there are views from below. The elevation gain is not steep. And the experience is enjoyed by someone.  

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