On a random Thursday this past July, I decided to target a scramble near our home in Clear Creek county. Herman Gulch is known for its vibrant and profusive wildflower season so it already seemed like the perfect t... read more โ
At the beginning of 2021, I hadn't really considered what kind of goal I could set for myself outdoors. Having only ever set running goals and not knowing where to begin for pursuing something larger in this new-to... read more โ
With calendar winter quickly approaching, I find it helpful to reflect on what worked for me last snowflake season and what definitely didnโt. Although we might not get as much snow this upcoming season with it bei... read more โ
In the fall of 2020, The Year of the Pandemic, I was let go from my role as a software engineer. With a sudden onslaught of free time and raging burnout, I made the choice to start pursuing high peaks in the winter... read more โ
I'm incredibly embarrassed to admit it, but I used to think you could get away with little to no gear on a hike in Colorado. On my first hike after moving here in the summer of 2016, I carried a heavy insulated bot... read more โ