I hiked my first 14ers!! Ever since I moved to Colorado I have wanted to hike one. It always seemed kind of daunting and impossible. I worked really hard to gain hiking experience and get in shape enough to summit one. If you’re not familiar with the Colorado slang, a 14er is a mountain that… More Torreys and Grays
This hike is amazing. Stunning. Gorgeous. Its a great hike for anyone who wants to feel quintessential Colorado. It’s also not difficult, so even if you’re not adjusted to the altitude, you can still enjoy the hike. The whole thing is about 6 miles round trip. The trail head is about an hour from Springs… More The Crags
I never thought I would be the kind of person who would voluntarily wake up at 330am to go hike to a lake. Now, that’s my idea of a fun and relaxing Saturday morning! This weekend I went with a couple friends to go hike to Lake of the Clouds in Westcliffe. With help from… More Lake of the Clouds
Now that its getting warmer (supposedly, I mean it did snow 2 days ago) I’ve been able to get out and do some exploring. Doing trails I haven’t done before has been an adventure and a challenge. They’re not always well labeled and there have been times where I have no idea if I’m going… More Mt. Buckhorn and Captain Jacks Loop
One of my favorite things about Colorado is that you can drive 15 minutes and hit the mountains. Its so easy to go hiking and there are an abundance of trails to choose from. This weekend, we took full advantage of the gorgeous fall weather and got outside. I moved to Colorado because I fell… More A Sunday in GoG
Okay, here we go with the first post. I decided to start a blog because I like to document things. And because my boyfriend is deploying soon so I wanted to have something to keep me accountable in doing things, instead of sitting on the couch moping. I love hiking, cooking, coffee, my blue puppy,… More Here it goes…