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
The need for a larger backpack presented itself Fall of 2019 when a good friend of mine and I planned an overnight backcountry trip into Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), where we would hike to Lake Verna from the East Inlet Trailhead (twenty miles out and back). After considering my current pack needs, along with … Continue reading Osprey Kestrel 38
East Meadow, Rocky Mountain National Park
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
A bit over 2 months ago, a friend and I set off on a quest to conquer what Colorado people refer to as a "14’er." Unlike our attempt last year at climbing Grays & Torreys Peak, this time around we had started far ahead of the game. For starters, we were able to drive to … Continue reading 13,442 Feet…
Saturday morning we awoke early in anticipation of racing up to the mountains for the weekend; Aspen was also eager to get a move on... as usual! With the Tahoe loaded, we had begun the journey west, with our first stop at the Fraser River Trail. We accessed the trail South of the Safeway Grocery … Continue reading Fraser River Trail Winter Hike & Colorado River Trail Adventure