I partnered with KÜHL for this blog post. I received free product in exchange for my honest review of the products. December 18, 2022 After a week of subzero wind chills, blizzard warnings, and the monotony of work, it was time to break free, explore some new trails, and try out some new gear! The… Continue reading A KÜHL Day Outdoors: Cub Lake Loop at RMNP
Category: United States
2022 Adventuring – A Year in Review
I've always seem to be here or there over the last decade, but damn, 2022 was a doozy! What a year, what a year!! Nine states (including the District of Columbia - new for me!). Thirty new National Park Service units. 52 Hike Challenge blown out of the water and completed months ahead of schedule.… Continue reading 2022 Adventuring – A Year in Review
Lake Isabelle Winter Overnight
Type 1 Fun: Fun all the time, during and after.Type 2 Fun: Miserable during it, but not that bad on reflection, and maybe indeed a little fun. Type 3 Fun: Never fun, both during and after reflection when it is all over. I am trying to decide if my overnight adventure to Lake Isabelle was… Continue reading Lake Isabelle Winter Overnight
Under the Stars: My Guide to Camping in Yellowstone National Park
Last updated February 7, 2026 I've been lucky enough to spend seventeen nights over four trips camping within Yellowstone National Park, and it finally dawned on me that maybe I should write a little review of the campsites I have stayed at! You won't see me calling this "the ultimate," "most inclusive," or "bestest ever"… Continue reading Under the Stars: My Guide to Camping in Yellowstone National Park
Colorado Hiked: Round Mountain National Recreation Trail
May 28, 2022 There is an adage in cycling - "It never gets easier, you just go faster." This means that something will always feel hard, but you get stronger and are able to ride it faster. As I was plodding up the Round Mountain National Recreation Trail, I realized the adage also applies to… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Round Mountain National Recreation Trail