Tag Archives: Colorado
Taos, NM
Taos. Wow. I almost feel bad even writing about this place because I don’t want the secret to get out. The perfect blend of art, music, ski bums, dry powder, and near-vertical slopes. But let’s rewind for a bit. Molly and I had been itching for years to get away on an epic ski/snowboard vacation […]
Comanche Peaks Wilderness, CO
Molly’s 29th birthday was looming, but again, so was work. We wanted to get to Colorado this year and were determined to get a trip in, but plans kept getting pushed back and late September weather in the Rockies can get a bit dicey. Snow and cold be damned, we left for Fort Collins on […]
Rawah National Widerness and RMNP, CO
Time to get serious and go west. After hitting up the Backpacker.com forums for some recommendations, we decided to do a 2 part trip starting out backpacking in Rawah National Wilderness (near Ft. Collins) followed by car camping and hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park. After a wonderful 14 hour drive, we immediately hit the […]
