Two weeks ago, we had our first adventure in Estes Park. Our objective had been to snowshoe to Cub Lake on Saturday, and then the Loch Lake Trail via the Glacier Gorge Trail on Sunday inside Rocky Mountain National Park. The Cub Lake Trailhead is located a short distance from the Fern Lake Trailhead, near … Continue reading Cub Lake Winter Hike
Cub Lake ~ Rocky Mountain National Park
Saturday: Snowshoe to Broome Hut The start of that epic winter weekend adventure began as most do: with a drive into the high country. The first part of the weekend began at the Broome Hut, located on Berthoud Pass. The access point is the Second Creek Trailhead located on the Winter Park side of the … Continue reading Winter Weekend Adventure
Stella and I snowshoed to the Broome Hut from the Second Creek Trailhead on a recent bluebird Colorado Saturday.
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
I bought the EzyDog Element Jacket for our Golden Retriever, Aspen, who was an avid outdoor adventure pup, who loved snowshoeing!!! I purchased this jacket when she was about twelve or thirteen years of age, because it was that point in her life when I felt she could use some assistance with thermal regulation. At … Continue reading EzyDog Element Jacket
Grand Lake Nordic Center This past weekend, Stella and I headed back to Base Camp for our first trip of the winter. An abundance of snow blankets our home away from home. We had planned just to stay Saturday night but a spontaneous decision by Stella had us racing up to the high country Friday … Continue reading Grand Lake Adventure