Having been able to complete our first 14er and a number of trails that traversed gorgeous alpine lakes, we were psyched that southern Colorado’s mid-autumn weather was affording us so many amazing hiking opportunities. When we settled on spending a … Read More
A fairly popular route in the Mt. Sneffles Wilderness, the Blue Lakes Trail winds its way up to three jewel-tone pools just below the summit of rugged 14er Mount Sneffles. About a 45-minute drive from the town of Ouray, the … Read More
Standing at 14,321 feet, Uncompahgre is Colorado’s sixth highest peak. A moderate class 2 hike1 in the rugged San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre’s summit offers stunning views of the surrounding Uncompahgre Wilderness Area. Although thousands flock annually to climb Colorado’s 54 … Read More
On an episode of his beloved PBS series, painter Bob Ross once said, “we don’t make mistakes. We have happy accidents.” A budding artist growing up, I loved watching The Joy of Painting at my grandparents’ house. Whenever he whipped … Read More
Columbine Lake is somewhat of a hidden gem. Just north of the Ice Lakes Basin, and about 7 miles from Silverton just off the Million Dollar Highway, the trail is reasonably accessible but still quite lightly trafficked. The road to … Read More
Quite possibly the most recognized route in the San Juan Mountains, Ice Lakes Basin has seen its popularity soar in recent years as it continues to be touted as one of Colorado’s most scenic day hikes. Its beauty and accessibility … Read More
Just south of Yellowstone in northwest Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park is home to some of the most recognizable and geologically unique peaks in the Rockies. While the Teton Range contains some of the oldest rock in North America, it’s … Read More
Standing at 11,106 feet, Table Mountain straddles the boundary of Grand Teton National Park and Jedediah Smith Wilderness. Because the trail and peak technically fall under the authority of the latter, it’s a great option if you’re in the area … Read More
One of Grand Teton National Park’s longer day hikes, the 18.6-mile Paintbrush Divide Loop offers breathtaking views of the Teton Range’s rugged, alpine landscape. Because of its length, much of the trail is quite lightly trafficked. With the exception of … Read More
Just outside the western boundary of Grand Teton National Park, the Alaska Basin Trail climbs from the floor of Teton Canyon to traverse a rugged, glacial basin. The trail can be hiked as a loop, with the entirety of the … Read More
