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Fire safety tips for the coming dry season

Fire safety tips for the coming dry season

April 7, 2013

After the fire in Lory State Park, one thing has become crystal clear: this year’s fire season may be a tough one. This winter, we haven’t had enough snow to keep the dryness at bay, but there is...

Rocky Mountain National Park trails for snowshoeing

Rocky Mountain National Park trails for snowshoeing

March 15, 2013

It has been a very long time since I sent you all way up into the mountains. Get your snowshoes ready because this week I am sending you all the way up to Rocky Mountain National Park to put them to...

Where to get gear for skiing and snowshoes in Fort Collins

Where to get gear for skiing and snowshoes in Fort Collins

March 9, 2013

This week I decided to break away from my normal hiking recommendations. Instead, I thought I would let you in on some of the resources available right here in Fort Collins. This way, we can start talking...

Hike close to Fort Collins at Lory State Park on South Valley Trail

Hike close to Fort Collins at Lory State Park on South Valley Trail

March 3, 2013

This weekend, as we still have snow lingering, I am recommending a hike just up the hill at Lory State Park. This is definitely not the first time that I am sending you all up that way, but as I...

Horsetooth Mountain Park

Horsetooth Mountain Park

February 23, 2013

So this week I am, as usual, keeping you close to good old FoCo as winter weather can make the mountains quite treacherous for the ill-prepared. Many of you are probably familiar with this week’s...

Hike Coyote Ridge

Hike Coyote Ridge

February 17, 2013

After last week’s trek up to Wyoming, this weekend’s recommendation is quite close. In comparison, you’ll almost be staying in your own backyard. But sometimes the best gems are right under our...

Hike Vedauwoo

February 8, 2013

To act on last week’s valiant basketball victory over the Cowboys, I am sending you all northbound to conquer some Wyoming trails. This week you'll travel across the state line to Vedauwoo Natural...

Timber Trail

Timber Trail

February 1, 2013

Before I delve into this week’s recommendation, I must give you all a quick disclaimer:  obviously we have seen some snow this week, and I did not happen to hike this route before the snow. That...

Hike up to Reservoir Ridge

Hike up to Reservoir Ridge

January 25, 2013

Perhaps over break you all went on a bunch of mountain adventures. Or maybe the frigid cold deterred you from hitting the trails. If that’s the case, I have good news for you!  It looks like there...

Hike up to Bobcat Ridge, unless it finally snows

Hike up to Bobcat Ridge, unless it finally snows

December 7, 2012

I was going to send you all up to Rocky Mountain National to maybe squeeze in one more long hike, but then I looked at the weather forecast. Snow is on the way. Well, it is December. Also, I considered...

Hike to Bridal Veil Falls

Hike to Bridal Veil Falls

November 30, 2012

The mountains haven’t gotten a whole lot of snow… yet.  There certainly isn’t enough to start talking about snowshoeing or backcountry skiing. Also, the ski resorts are still barely open, so...

Mt. McConnel makes for a nice hike after High Park Fire

Mt. McConnel makes for a nice hike after High Park Fire

November 9, 2012

I honestly am shocked that I have been able to harp on hiking for so long! Where is winter? But I will stop that sort of talk for fear of a jinx. I also have been harping, a bit, on hiking in the...

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