It had all started with an overnight kayaking adventure on Lake Granby (September 2019), where the need had arisen to purchase camping gear. For a sleeping bag, I wanted a lightweight and packable bag, with the ability to perform in the twenty-degree range. After visiting our local REI and slipping into a variety of sleeping … Continue reading Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20 Sleeping Bag
A little blast from the past... Goldie and Aspen prepared for their daily adventures... anyone else longing for the outdoors...
Over the Labor Day weekend (2019), Stella and I had laid the groundwork for an awesome kayaking/camping trip that included an overnight stay at the Roaring Fork Campground. Because we were kayaking to the campground, we needed a form of shelter that we could easily transport on our kayak. Thus, our search for a tent … Continue reading REI Co-op Half Dome 3 Plus Tent
Aspen in her Secure Dog Boots I purchased the My Busy Dog - Secure Dog Boots for Aspen, our Golden Retriever, to wear while snowshoeing with us. However, I only saw the need to use these when the temperatures were below twenty degrees. And, because I meticulously trim the hair within her paws and around … Continue reading My Busy Dog – Secure Dog Boots
Mt Craig, affectionately known as Mt Baldy, Grand Lake, CO I am uncertain as to why, but each time I look to the east deep into Rocky Mountain National Park, I cannot help but admire the pristine beauty of Mt Baldy.
The Salmon River with the Sawtooths ~ Stanley ID
About a month ago, a plan had been hatched with my friend and coworker, Dave, to do a backpacking trip to Lake Verna, a first adventure, from the East Inlet Trailhead inside of Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). This would be the first backcountry backpacking trip for both of us! Most hikers who make the … Continue reading Lake Verna: A First Adventure