Wow! Been a minute since I’ve been ‘online’… very intentionally. I’d rather be out there living in the world! Than stuck in front of a computer screen. However, it’s a bitterly cold Winter day, and as I was scrolling through photos from the prior Summer, this collection came up, and I couldn’t help get all nostalgic and write about it. So for anyone curious about floating the North Fork in the future, here was our take.
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Photos from Dominguez Canyon, Colorado
I recently tagged along on a Canyon Orientation class through Colorado Mountain College, based in Dominguez Canyon, Colorado
Read MoreBACKYARD ADVENTURES: Bikepacking to Crested Butte
I put my new Surly Krampus to the test by biking over Schofield pass into Crested Butte for Vinotok.
Read MoreBACKYARD ADVENTURES: Dotsero Crater
While it may not be as impressive as Mt. St. Helens or the Yellowstone Caldera, the Dotsero Crater is still worth checking out. A large, deep crater in the hills is not something you come across everyday on the Western slope of Colorado. With it’s ease of access, and vast network of trails, the Dotsero Crater makes for a fun side-trip, or destination campsite with great views of the surrounding mountains.
Read MoreBACKYARD ADVENTURES: Mt. Sopris Overnight
I found myself with an afternoon off and uncertain schedule the following day (typical life of a raft guide, I suppose). I could go pedal around Glenwood, or even do some studying at the library, but I was getting a little too stir crazy for that. With the Thomas Lakes trailhead only an hour out some gravel roads and double track, I figured it would be a good time to finally reach the summits of Mt. Sopris.
BACKYARD ADVENTURES: Weekend trip to Crested Butte/Gunnison
With opposite schedules and minimal time off work this Summer, Cicely and I haven't been able to get out much. But, a window of opportunity popped up, and we fled the Roaring Fork Valley for a quick trip over the mountains to Crested Butte. Here are some of the highlights:
Read MoreWinter Adventure Pack List
Here’s what I take with me in the Winter! What would you change?
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