November foothills hiking
This past weekend was one of local hikes. One hike was an old favorite another hike was exploring a new place and doing some first hand research in the process. A great little weekend!
Category: Other Outdoor Jaunts
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High Plains Drifting – Pawnee Buttes, Pawnee National Grasslands
The areas in the outdoors I seem to gravitate towards are the austere and desolate places. Places such a the high alpine areas of the mountains. The red rock country of the Colorado Plateau. And add to this place the Read More …
To The Peaks Less Traveled
Fall is, hands down, my favorite time of the year to backpack. I love the blazing aspen, the sound of elks bugling and that wonderful crisp, cool and bracing night air. The stars above are so clear at night and Read More …
Double By-Pass 2010
An annual loop of mine: Over Pawnee to Buchanan Pass and then up and over the shoulder Audbon. I never get tired of this loop. It has high passes, beautiful scenery and and is not far fro my home. What's Read More …
August Follies
Well, August was not quite my month for outdoor fun…. In the first weeks of summer, I think I did 4 backpacking trips, 2 multi-day camping trips, misc alpine climbs and even some backcountry skiing! August? Well, the clutch went Read More …
Hiker Trash continuing to go vertical…
A few trips in the past month. Trail work. A wedding weekend (not mine!) stroll. A quick backpack where I did not bring any camera memory (doh!), and a day hike last weekend with an old friend. But the most Read More …
Snowy Range Sauntering
There are some trips (such as the one to the Rawah Wilderness)) where I want high mileage, physical challenges and getting off the beaten path. These trips are (usually) solo and are an intense experience for me. Sometimes, though, I Read More …
Off Trail Delights in the Rawah Wilderness
A three-day, mainly off-trail, backpacking weekend in the Rawah Wilderness of Colorado
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 …
Feeling the Magic – Arestua Hut
Four seasons ago was when I really started to get into backcountry skiing. I had dabbled a little bit in it when I first moved to Colorado back in 1999. I bought a pair of used rental skis and boots Read More …
Into the Icebox
There is no such thing as bad weather; just bad clothing. —Scandinavian saying A friend of mine just finished his contract. I do not plan starting a new job until after the First. Another friend is gainfully unemployed. In Boulder Read More …
Four Days in Abbey Country
My friend Markhamm proposed a trip to Utah prior to Thanksgiving. A chance to see one of the most gorgeous places in the American West, get in one last backpacking trip of the season and get in some needed outdoor Read More …
The Double By-Pass
There are some places I love see at least once a year. The Lost Creek Wilderness. A favorite hike in the local foothills. And this loop that goes over the Continental Divide twice. For those hoping to find a detailed Read More …