While Base Camp @ Grand Lake gears up for an action-packed winter of snowshoeing and cross-country ski trips, we are enjoying some Colorado Autumn Adventures beforehand. A few weeks ago, we enjoyed an awesome bike trip in Breckenridge, and we have had a few other fun adventures in and around Colorado: Boyd lake State Park ~ … Continue reading Colorado Autumn Adventures
Ice Fishing on Eleven Mile Reservoir Fellow outdoor adventurer David Carlos ice fishing on Eleven Mile Reservoir. His son and family friend use the auger opening a hole in the ice to fish. David carefully works the hole in hopes of landing the big one and is rewarded with the only catch of the day, … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Ice Fishing
Backcountry adventurer David Carlos fishing the South Platte River Look who's back, David Carlos fishing the South Platte River. You may have missed reading Dave's Backcountry Adventure. This was his first adventure into the backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o49cw47_gsg&feature=youtu.be&_ga=2.185537322.2038207824.1564613957-1429204873.1518231669 Now and then, you come across an article, video or a cause that stirs emotion within oneself, thus causing them to act. New Belgium Brewing Company has produced a three-part series depicting how conflict can be overcome with finding common ground through the sharing of public lands. After watching Part Three of the Kayaker … Continue reading Part 3: Kayaker x Angler | Finding Common Ground
This Earth Day is all about celebrating Every Corner of the World! So I'll be celebrating My Corner of the World, Colorado this Earth Day Weekend, April 19-22, 2019. I care about our Earth and the places we live. The funds you donate will enable the Sierra Club to do things like: • Provide cleaner, … Continue reading Earth Day 2019
It's hard not to get excited about waking up Saturday morning in the mountains. This morning was the first morning that the mountains received a light blanketing of fresh snow. We were not feeling really motivated to hike, as there was a chance of rain, so we hopped in the Tahoe and drove into Rocky … Continue reading Another Relaxing Weekend in the Mountains
Sunday morning we headed to Monarch Lake to hike the loop with Aspen. We got off to an early start hoping to beat the crowds. From the trailhead, we trekked southeast along the northern shoreline. After arriving at Aspen’s first of several swimming holes, Buchanan Creek, she immediately took to the water and was not … Continue reading Stella’s Favorite Hike: Monarch Lake