Two trips and eight days of guiding. Slushies, alpine views, mountain lakes, fascinating people, skills taught, and lots of wildflowers. Read More ...

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Some rare "camping for the sake of camping" with friends. But we did go on a hike to an obscure area in RMNP. Read More ...

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An overnight hiking trip in Rocky Mountain National Park with a hostel stop in between.

In September 2012, my friends and I did an overnight hike as my bachelor party.

On a classic hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, we went from Bear Lake to Grand Lake and then back via for an about 38 mile lollipop hike.

A wonderful way to see the park. On the trip we stayed at the awesome Shadowcliff Lodge and Hostel in Grand Lake.  A “Euro” style hike we dubbed it. A good, solid day hike with just a small pack along with a hot shower and a town meal at night.

This past year, my friends and I did a variation of this hike. We’d cover ~40 or so miles and 8000’+ gain with a little off-trail travel thrown in for fun.

Autumn in all its glory would be encountered.

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