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Adventuring with MS: Year 1 & 2025 Review

This is a bit of a post unlike most I post on here (but then again, do I have a particular style aside from feral ramblings with lots of photos?!), but I wanted to do this. For myself, and for the random person that may stumble upon my corner of the internet who has MS… Continue reading Adventuring with MS: Year 1 & 2025 Review

California, Hiking, National Forests, San Bernardino National Forest, United States

A Taste of the PCT: Snow Creek to San Jacinto Wilderness

When a work trip took me to Palm Springs, California, I was quick to research activities I could do in the few personal hours I would have. Once I realized the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) was a mere 15 minutes away from my hotel, I quickly made plans for a pre-dawn hike on a 3.5… Continue reading A Taste of the PCT: Snow Creek to San Jacinto Wilderness

Colorado, Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park, United States

Colorado Hiked: Sandbeach Lake

In the standard Friday afternoon tradition a group chat was sent at work asking what everyone was up to for the weekend. The standard replies of activities with children, housework, and so on was sent. Then there was me: "I'm hiking to the beach!" As expected the response was met with crickets and GIFs expressing… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Sandbeach Lake

Colorado, Hiking, National Forests, Roosevelt National Forest, United States

Colorado Hiked: Kruger Rock via Limber Pine Trail

An opportunity for 360-degree views without having to climbing up above 10,000 feet or enter into Rocky Mountain National Park?! Sign me up! Hiking to Kruger Rock has been on my radar for awhile now after seeing photos of friends summiting with the gorgeous views in the background. While most accomplish the hike in under… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Kruger Rock via Limber Pine Trail

Backpacking, Colorado, Hiking, National Forests, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park, Roosevelt National Forest, United States

A Hidden Gem: Backpacking to Mirror Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

Every year when planning for my Rocky Mountain National Park wilderness campsite permits, I like to look off the beaten path of the crazy busy east side. This year the choice was Mirror Lake, one of the park's northernmost alpine lakes. With plans filling July and August, I decided to make the journey to Mirror… Continue reading A Hidden Gem: Backpacking to Mirror Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park