Adventurer Alastair Humphreys posted about "Local 7 Summits" at the beginning of 2024, and I decided it would be a good challenge for my hiking friends, Janice and Taylor, to complete as they continue their hiking journey. With Deer Mountain and Mount Margaret under our belts, I irrationally chose Crosier Mountain outside of Estes Park… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Crosier Mountain via Glen Haven
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Colorado Hiked: Mount McConnel
Sometimes you just need a wee lil' mountain to climb! Luckily there was such a mountain tucked up Poudre Canyon in the Cache La Poudre Wilderness Area: Mount McConnel. With a summit elevation of 8,008 feet, Mount McConnel seemed to me like a great way to gain some elevation without committing to a longer drive, logistics, early… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Mount McConnel
A Weekend at Lost Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
When you're scrambling to figure out wilderness camping permits the night before they go on sale, everything seems like a good idea... especially hauling a forty-pound pack for ten miles up 3000 feet of elevation gain! Okayyy... the trip to Lost Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park was well worth it, and I should not… Continue reading A Weekend at Lost Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado Hiked: Hewlett Gulch
2023 is apparently flying by, and my winter hiking plans are slowly fading into spring hiking plans. Wanting to get some solid miles back in my legs (backpacking season will be here before I know it!), I debated where to go. Weighing a desire to sleep in a bit with my mileage goal, I settled… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Hewlett Gulch