Quandary Peak was my favorite hike, I loved starting below the treeline for a change and experiencing the first couple miles in the blackened forest.
Category: Adventure
21 Awesome Places to See in Colorado
These 21 spots, which vary in popularity (and in epic-ness), were all places that the RR Road Tour team was lucky enough to hit on their 20,000-mile journey across the United States
The 10 Best Winter Hut Hikes For You To Take
The 15-mile snowshoe in is not for the faint of heart—or legs—but the reward, for those who make the trip, is a winter wilderness as wild and unpredictable as any out west.
Pro Tips For Successful Winter Camping!
The trails are devoid of human life, animals wander freely through the woods, and snow falls soundlessly on the treetops—it’s wintertime in the great outdoors. But despite the sparkling vistas, uncrowded trails, and the beauty nature offers to hikers in this time of the year, many never experience the wonder that the fourth season offers…
Four Reasons to Adventure in Moab, Utah
Whether you are into short hikes or ultra marathons, Moab has it all. When I say that, I truly mean you can run the Moab 240 (yes, that is a 240 miles race) or you can hike .4 of a mile to the base of the Windows arches in Arches National Park.
‘A How To Guide To Hitting Your Travel Bucket List Goal’ From Ambassador Olivia!
Ambassador Olivia Tati walks us through 5 tips for how to hit your travel bucket list goal.
How to Hike More Mindfully
Stay in the Present Many people hike to reduce stress, but that can be hard when your inner monologue runs rampant. This exercise helps you remain focused in the present. Incorporate these drills while you walk. Duration: 15 to 20 minutes per step 1. Turn your attention toward the action of walking. Feel your knees…
The WURL: 35 Miles of Ridge Scrambling
While this blog does an alright job of conveying some of the emotions and struggles encountered during this objective, however, I would highly encourage you to check out the video at the bottom of this page does a great job of showing what it was really like. Thanks for taking the time to read this
Behind The Lens: Sri Lanka with Danielle Brennan
Fun Fact #1: One of Buddha’s teeth is housed in a temple in the town of Kandy! Every year, Kandy hosts the “Festival of the Tooth” to honor Buddha. Fun Fact #2: Sri Lanka was the first country in the world to have a female Prime Minister. Adventure #1: Kandy, Sri Lanka Our first big…
Lessons in Vacation Planning from the Routeburn Track
As soon as Steve proposed, I started planning. To clarify, not the wedding—that happened eventually, much later. At the time, all I knew was that I didn’t want to spend a month’s salary on a dress I’d wear once. I didn’t want to pick out flowers or place settings. I didn’t want to ask my…