Return to Beaver Creek
After the day hike in 2015, time for a backpacking trip in 2016. A mainly trail-less jaunt to an old power plant and back down a canyon. Read More …
After the day hike in 2015, time for a backpacking trip in 2016. A mainly trail-less jaunt to an old power plant and back down a canyon. Read More …
Some birding and photography at a wildlife refuge in early spring. Read More …
I saw a Pasque flower. Spring is here. Read More …
A backpacking trip for May 1st weekend. Fresh powder, winter-like conditions and beautiful terrain. Read More …
A brief explanation of what is “rotten snow”. And why it is best to not plan on extended travel in these conditions. Read More …
A few hours in the foothills with my camera? It means looking for spring wildflowers. Read More …
A spring snow storm is a bridge between the seasons. Read More …
A (possible) last ski tour for this season. All weather dependent, of course. 🙂 Read More …
Some much needed outdoor time: Two very different backcountry ski days that spanned the seasons. Read More …
The high country is lacking good snow. And the foothills were probably crowded. But I found an obscure little spot to enjoy. Read More …
The Sourdough Trail on Saturday; the Peaks Trail on Sunday. Read More …
If you enjoyed the movie The Revenant, and live in Colorado, much of the fur trade history took place very close to where we live. Read More …
On nights with freshly fallen snow, even the everyday walk is memorable. Read More …
Some spring like snow on Saturday with some cold hiking on Sunday made for a good weekend. Read More …
Not quite the overnight backpack I wanted (snow a bit melted out, rocky even up high), but still a wonderful night to be out. Very warm and beautiful days! Read More …
A little skiing. A little hiking. Some winter time outside. Read More …
Three days of Colorado ski touring over Christmas weekend Read More …
Recovery complete. Time to enjoy a quick ski tour. Read More …