One little Heidi, one big world
This season I was not entirely successful in nabbing the exact wilderness camping permits I wanted in Rocky Mountain National Park, but I was successful in getting one of the hardest ones to get - Glacier Gorge! As my first overnight backpack of the year, this would be a great way to get weight on… Continue reading A Night Out in Rocky Mountain National Park’s Glacier Gorge
Summiting a mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park is usually quite the feat, but it does not always require long hours, pre-dawn starts, and going above treeline. Deer Mountain, a forested 10,013 foot peak that dominates the view as you enter the park (though if you're like me, you're distracted by those high alpine peaks… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Deer Mountain
August 20, 2022 Time for one last tune-up hike before my adventure to Longs Peak! A cool, moody day called for a grand tour of some of the many alpine lakes in the Bear Lake area of Rocky Mountain National Park. My friends Tom and Sarah had done this loop a few weeks prior, and… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Alpine Lakes of Rocky Mountain National Park
August 7, 2022 "I got us a reservation for 5am in the park!" exclaimed Sarah once she realized I had been sitting on her couch for a little while and came out to greet me. It was another weekend sleep over at one of my favorite friends' house, and we needed to hatch a plan.… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Flattop Mountain
I partnered with KÃœHL 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 KÃœHL Day Outdoors: Cub Lake Loop at RMNP
The Adventuring Heidi 