Though you can’t say your vows at Sky Pond, you can get some truly epic wedding photos there! Sky Pond is an alpine lake and one of the crown jewels of Rocky Mountain National Park, sitting underneath a sharp mountain ridge and surrounded by nothing but nature. It’s only reachable via a 18 mile roundtrip […]| Adventure Instead
Bear Lake is one of the most photographed spots in Rocky Mountain National Park, and it absolutely lives up to the hype. Mirror-like reflective water, craggy mountain peaks towering in every direction, and an easy loop trail that works in all seasons… Need I say more? It’s a dream backdrop for a Rocky Mountains elopement. […]| Adventure Instead
Ice Lake is a location that requires a pretty decent hike but is so worth it the second you lay eyes on it. With stunning bright turquoise water and tons of rocky peaks around, this spot always reminds me of my trips to Switzerland—and it helps that this basin gets…| Adventure Instead
striations of red rock. Because this mountain is privately owned, elopements here mean that you won’t see nearly as many people as you will on other public trails nearby! I love taking folks to Red Mountain 3 when they’re eloping in this area, and I’ve got a great relationship with a 4X4 company in Ouray […]| Adventure Instead
Ridgway is a historic mountain town just north of Ouray. This town has been a filming location for Hollywood and acts as a gateway to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the Uncompahgre National Forest, and all the beauty of the San Juan Mountains. What keeps me coming back to Ridgway (as both a […]| Adventure Instead
Dillon Reservoir is perfectly situated in the Rocky Mountains between the towns of Dillon, Silverthorne, and Frisco, making it a perfect destination for any elopement in the area and one of my favorite spots in the state. This reservoir is a beautiful destination for sailing, paddleboarding, or just gazing from raised scenic overlooks around the […]| Adventure Instead
Loveland Pass is the highest paved road in Colorado that stays open year round (at nearly 12,000 feet!) and it doubles as a seriously epic place to say your vows and take photos. Not to be confused with the town of Loveland which is north of Denver, Loveland Pass is great for seeing dramatic mountain […]| Adventure Instead
3M Curve is one of the best ceremony locations in Rocky Mountain National Park. With wide-open views of Longs Peak (the park’s only 14er) and a peaceful spot tucked back from the road, you can often have its gorgeous views all to yourself. As a local Colorado elopement photographer, I’ve photographed dozens of elopements and […]| Adventure Instead
How does it sound to spend part of your wedding day with a private soak in a naturally fed hot spring in a remote corner of the San Juans? That’s what’s waiting for you at Dunton Hot Springs, a ghost town turned all-inclusive luxury lodge that has since been featured…| Adventure Instead
3M Curve is one of the best ceremony locations in Rocky Mountain National Park. With wide-open views of Longs Peak (the park’s only 14er) and a peaceful spot tucked back from the road, you can often have its gorgeous views all to yourself. As a local Colorado elopement photographer, I’ve…| Adventure Instead
