Hiking Boots: 5 Things to Think About When Buying Your Next Pair
Don’t suffer on the trails any longer! Your shoes are your most important piece of equipment, so when you’re asking Santa for that new pair of hiking boots, make sure you use these 5 tips for picking out the best pair for you!
Trip Report: San Juans part 2
Trip to the San Juans Part 2: Return of the Waterfalls. Having lived in Colorado for almost 10 years now, I finally found out where the non-seasonal waterfalls are, and they are down south! Some of them, we even ran as a canyoneering route! Go check it out!
Trip Report: Eleven Mile Reservoir
A hidden gem in Colorado, Eleven Mile Reservoir is a gorgeous lake with some rugged coastline and some incredible views. We spent a few days camping, canoeing, and laughing way too much. Go see what else we did!
Trip Report: Mohawk Lake
Hidden up in the Mosquito Range, Mohawk Lakes was the perfect setting for my friend Bryan to introduce me to fly fishing. We had one of the longest sunsets I’ve ever seen as well as a lot of fish in the lake! Read more about our adventures here!
Trip Report: Sopris Lake
Another mini adventure in the Rocky Mountains. I haven’t been on any big expeditions this summer like I had hoped, but that’s alright because I live in a place where you don’t have to travel far to see some natural beauty and a good time.
Hammock Camping: How to do it in style
Why sleep on the ground when you can sleep in the trees? A tent doesn’t have to be your only option, and in some instances a hammock is the better option. Here’s what I do to sleep comfortably while camping in a hammock.
Trip Report: The La Sals
Staring up at the La Sal mountains from the desert floor years, we knew we had to one day go and explore these mystical mountains. Well the stars aligned and we were finally able to head up into the mountains that rise above the red rock of Utah! It wasn’t the trip I had thought it was be, but it turned out to be even more than I bargained for.
Backpacking Water Filters: Why You Need One Yesterday
Ever gotten thirsty on the trail but you were out of water? Yea, that’s not a good thing. Dehydration can sneak up on you fast. Water filters are a must if you’re going to be spending time in the outdoors. Here are a few of my favorite options and why I use them to make sure I always have access to clean drinking water.
Trip Report: Eagle Lake
Finding alpine lakes that aren’t covered in snow is proving a little more difficult than in the past. However, it’s not impossible! My friends Pat, Ryan, and Ryan’s pup Rocky were able to find one that is easy to get to and stunning! Check out our trip to Eagle Lake in this post!
Trip Report: Finding Mee... Canyon
4th or 5th times a charm right? After a trip cut short and a few poorly planned attempts, I made it into Mee Canyon! A beautiful spot tucked away in Western Colorado, definitely a must for any adventurer.
5 Adventure Spots You May Not Know About →
Want to get out there and see some of the country this summer but aren’t sure where to go? This post is for you! Check out these 5 lesser known but incredible locations!
Trip Report: Cedar Mesa
Cedar Mesa is one of those areas my friend Peter and I have been thinking of going and exploring for a long time. The only hold up? waiting for a group where everyone owned a wet suit. This trip had it all, new explorations as well as visiting some of our favorite spots we’ve been. Read more to see exactly what we got into!
Trip Report: Viva Las Vegas
There’s more than just showgirls and casinos in Las Vegas if you know where to look. Luckily for me, I have a friends who knew exactly where to look. Check out what we found out in the Nevada desert.
Moab, Utah: 4 Awesome Places Outside the Parks
The deserts of Eastern Utah are where I fell in love with the outdoors and adventure. Moab is a great place, but can be inundated with tourists at the parks. Use this guide to help avoid the crowds but miss none of the goods!
3 Tips for a Successful Road Trip
You need more than just a bitchin playlist to make a road trip a success. Here are 3 tips I learned from living on the road for most of the last year.
Ethical Outdoor Practices: 5 things you can easily do
We all love the outdoors, but sometimes we can love them to death. Here are a few tips to help make sure you don’t love nature a little too hard!