One little Heidi, one big world
August 22, 2025 Stretching roughly 3,100 miles from the Mexican border to the Canadian border, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (or CDT) has been an object of my obsession for quite awhile now. While I have chewed off small bits here and there on foot and mountain bike over the years, recently I have… Continue reading Rocky Mountain National Park CDT Loop: Day 1 – North Inlet Trailhead to Pine Marten
The first time I ever backpacked was in a national park - Crater Lake National Park in southwestern Oregon in the middle of winter. I was instantly hooked on traveling with everything I needed for my survival and comfort strapped on my back, with my car and comforts miles away. Since then, I have tried… Continue reading It’s All in My Backpack: Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Campsite Reviews & Information
I'm a creature of habit, and if I am going to drive two hours to hike I more often than not end up in Rocky Mountain National Park - specifically the entrances from Estes Park. Which is quite fine, though there is the hassle of timed entry reservations and crowds during the summer and fall.… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: American Lakes and Thunder Pass
In June 2023 my friend and coworker Janice made it a goal to become more active and start hiking. She roped in our other friend (and coworker) Taylor and myself into the shenanigans and a thing was started! Eventually by autumn we decided we needed a cool hiker gang name, and Cirque Du Sore Legs was born. Our… Continue reading Cirque Du Sore Legs – 2023 Hiking Recap
Sky Pond has been taunting me ever since I bought a scratch off "100 Greatest Hikes of National Parks" poster... and when, in 2022, I hiked as far of Lake of Glass and then turned around. So when the familiar "ding" of the group chat for wild ice skating went off as I was trying to… Continue reading Wild Ice Skating at Sky Pond
The Adventuring Heidi 