Colorado Wildflower Quiz - dismal wilderness
Colorado's wildflowers put on one of the most stunning floral shows in the country. Take this quiz to see how many you can name.| dismal wilderness
Homeward bound. The post The Joys of Travelling Within Canada appeared first on MONTECRISTO.| MONTECRISTO
Bikes and beer: the perfect pairing.| Podcast - Live it Up with Mountain Life.
I too am enamored with the view of the Rocky Mountains. Along with the wonder they inspire, somehow, they anchor you. In writing the story of a piece of land, Stacy Jensen faced the challenge of finding the heart of a story about something that’s not human. Here she shares the process of writing BEFORE … More Mining for Heart: “Digging into the Heart of the Land” by Stacy S. Jensen| Beth Anderson, Children's Writer
Colorado's wildflowers put on one of the most stunning floral shows in the country. Take this quiz to see how many you can name.| dismal wilderness
An interactive schematic of the Colorado Rockies, labeling major ranges, rivers and valleys. Click to learn about hikes and attractions.| dismal wilderness
A January ascent of the famed Manitou Incline—2,768 stairs running arrow straight up the foothills beneath Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs.| dismal wilderness
An intrepid day hike to Mystic Island Lake, a gorgeous alpine lake tucked into Colorado's rugged Northern Sawatch adjacent to Sylvan Lake SP.| dismal wilderness
October 13, 2024 Arrival at Vail VillageI spend a lot of time in Eagle County, Colorado. So it was only a matter of time before I tried the much-hyped Booth Falls trail. The timing was more or less an accident. I’d overheard that this weekend in October was the last for the “hiker express” bus … Continue reading "Booth Lake and Booth Falls" The post Booth Lake and Booth Falls appeared first on dismal wilderness.| dismal wilderness
A formidable day hike to the remote and beautiful Turquoise Lakes behind Beaver Creek Resort in the Holy Cross Wilderness.| dismal wilderness
An intro-level scramble up Father Dyer Peak's East Ridge, continuing to Crystal Peak, one of Colorado's Centennial Summits.| dismal wilderness
Gorgeous widlflowers and stunning views from New York Mountain, a quiet hike in the Northern Sawatch range of Colorado.| dismal wilderness
September 16, 2023 Winter is comingOn my quest to summit every Colorado 14er, the San Juan Mountains have always presented a formidable challenge. The Elks may be slightly deadlier. And the Sawatch slightly more numerous. But the San Juans make up for these shortcomings in sheer remoteness. Getting to Southwest Colorado is just a lot … Continue reading "Handies Peak via American Basin"| dismal wilderness
An epic overnight to 14er Blanca Peak. A long backpack into the Sangres to Lake Como sets you up for a fun day on Blanca and Ellingwood.| dismal wilderness
An epic weekend on Kit Carson Peak and Chellenger Point, two fourteeners in the stunning Sangre de Cristo mountains.| dismal wilderness
Epic guide to get from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park. Plus, a free map of the route from rocky mountain national park to Denver.| Fox in the Forest
