Mt. Princeton, CO 14er
This starter 14er makes for a fun hike in the heart of Colorado The first recorded climb of Mt. Princeton … Continue reading Mt. Princeton, CO 14er
Author: Steve Grimes
Return to the Oregon Trail
This time, I came prepared. I’m driving my Jeep Wrangler. And I have bug spray. I’m in central Wyoming, a … Continue reading Return to the Oregon Trail
Chief Mountain
Colorado has 58 named 14ers and over 600 13ers. In a state with this kind of pedigree, it’s no wonder … Continue reading Chief Mountain
Field Notes: Chief Mountain
Elevation gain: 1129. Top: 11,709. Climbing time for an average acclimated hiker: expect about an hour to the top and … Continue reading Field Notes: Chief Mountain
Mt. Morrison
I chuckle whenever I read Google reviews and some alltrails.com ratings for Mt. Morrison. I picture in my mind an … Continue reading Mt. Morrison
Field Notes: Mt. Morrison
Mt. Morrison’s summit is at 7,881’ Trail elevation gain is 1873’, and is 3.5 miles round trip Expect about an … Continue reading Field Notes: Mt. Morrison
Singed by Burn Out
My brain was mush; it was hard to think. I couldn’t focus. Motivation felt like a long lost friend I … Continue reading Singed by Burn Out
Dear Mom
My favorite memory of you was long ago, early in my teenage years. I wanted a pair of railroad crossing … Continue reading Dear Mom
Wyoming’s Oregon Trail
Following the pioneers’ footsteps through some of the West’s harshest landscapes The only sound is the incessant Wyoming wind. Low … Continue reading Wyoming’s Oregon Trail
What is Success?
When you move, you seem to find things you forgot you had. This was true for me in 2015 when … Continue reading What is Success?
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