There is something about the mountains of Colorado that stimulates my imagination. It takes my breath away, makes me look twice, or even three times, and sends me back again after I’ve been away for a while. I just can’t…
10 Places to Go Exploring in the Western US
Trails are nice, trails are great. I like trails (especially trails that lead to and through spectacular views!) But there comes a time when the inner anti-establishment in us all decides it would like a bit of freedom – and…
A View Junkie’s Guide to Dayhiking Colorado – My First Book!
I’ve published a book – “A View Junkie’s Guide to Dayhiking Colorado” by Anne Whiting! After so many years of friends and family members asking us to tell them about our favorite hikes, I’ve finally compiled about 30 hikes (with…
12 Places Worth Visiting at Least 10 miles Down a Dirt Road
I can’t say I travel to get to the dirt roads. But when that’s all that is between me and a lovely I hike I want to take, let’s just say I’m very willing to tackle the road. Some are…
An Awesome 13er: Fitzpatrick Peak
At the end of a recent trip to Colorado, we suddenly realized that we’d climbed mountains that were 10,000, 11,000, 12,000, and 14,000 ft high. We decided that we definitely needed to climb a 13er just to complete our record. …