Over the 2024 Memorial Day weekend, we ventured somewhere entirely new for us: New Mexico. We enjoyed experiencing the culture, food and architecture. Repeat: the food! We ate at a different restaurant each day to fully immerse ourselves in "New Mexican" fare, and the food was great everywhere we went. I (Stella) experienced heartburn for … Continue reading MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IN NEW MEXICO
The Base Camp @ Grand Lake cabin is closed up for the season, which means it is time for Larry and I to embark on excursions to other parts of Colorado. This past Saturday, we headed to the mountains for a little fall biking in Breckenridge. We really enjoy the bike scene there and wish … Continue reading Fall Biking in Breckenridge
Stella purchased her new Trek Dual Sport 3 Women's bike last October. After owning my Trek 6500 for 22 years, I figured it was time to upgrade my bike as well. Initially, I had a particular Trek in mind, but the availability for the particular model of interest would not be until late July or … Continue reading SCOTT Scale 940
Summer Gear: Are You Ready? Grand County is anticipating another busy summer season. Last year, companies producing outdoor recreational gear/products experienced record-breaking sales, as people sought the outdoors as a respite from the COVID pandemic. This has resulted in near depletion of everything used for outdoor recreation, and the industry is working diligently to catch … Continue reading Summer Gear: Are You Ready?